How far is Austin, TX from Redwood, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Redwood, TX is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Redwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Redwood.
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Start on East 5th Street
2551 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
1893 ft · 40 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
899 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
28.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward C M Allen Parkway
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto South Guadalupe Street
1644 ft · 48 sec · South Guadalupe Street
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Turn left onto Staples Road
4 mi · 7 min · Staples Road
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Redwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
28.5 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Redwood?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Austin and 18.3 miles from Redwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redwood.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Redwood. Straight-line distance: 33.14 mi (53.33 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redwood
Census designated place
| Population | 4,338 |
| Coordinates | 29.8102200, -97.9113900 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redwood (-97.91139, 29.81022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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