How far is Austin, TX from Serenada, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Serenada, TX is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Serenada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Serenada.
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Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
25.7 mi · 29 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Williams Drive, Downtown
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35
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Turn straight onto Williams Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Williams Drive
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Turn right onto River Bend Drive
1970 ft · 1 min · River Bend Drive
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Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Serenada Drive
1548 ft · 46 sec · Serenada Drive
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Turn left onto Luna Trail
3270 ft · 2 min · Luna Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shinnecock Hills Drive
2920 ft · 1 min · Shinnecock Hills Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shinnecock Hills Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Serenada.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
25.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Serenada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Serenada?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Round Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Austin and 16.3 miles from Serenada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 $4.38 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Serenada.
Stop Ideas Near Round Rock
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 Round Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Serenada. Straight-line distance: 30.02 mi (48.31 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 Serenada
Census designated place
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 30.6993600, -97.6919500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Serenada (-97.69195, 30.69936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
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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