How far is Austin, TX from Taylor Lake Village, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Taylor Lake Village, TX is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.84 mi
03h 40m
Flight
168.19 mi
270.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.19 mi
Kilometers
270.68 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.84 mi
Kilometers
303.91 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor Lake Village
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-19T05:52
Arrive Taylor Lake Village
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Columbus
TX

City in Colorado County, Texas, United States

From Austin
94.3 mi
01h 50m
To Taylor Lake Village
94.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Taylor Lake Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Taylor Lake Village.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red River Street

    711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    705 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    2541 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  13. 13

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    137 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Texas State Highway 71

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 45 South: Galveston

    819 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Gulf Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 3: Monroe Road

    737 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    1530 ft · 31 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Monroe Road

    991 ft · 25 sec · Monroe Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Winkler Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Winkler Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Galveston Road

    1 km · 1 min · Galveston Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Spencer Highway

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Spencer Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Red Bluff Road

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Red Bluff Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Kirby Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kirby Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Old Kirby Road

    1734 ft · 54 sec · Old Kirby Road

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right onto Timber Cove Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Timber Cove Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Harborcrest Drive

    772 ft · 35 sec · Harborcrest Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harborcrest Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Taylor Lake Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texas State Highway 71
137 mi · 73%
Katy Freeway
10.3 mi · 5%
Gulf Freeway
10.1 mi · 5%
Red Bluff Road
6.94 mi · 4%
Spencer Highway
6.26 mi · 3%
Katy Tollway
3.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Texas State Highway 71

Continue on Texas State Highway 71

137 mi · 02h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
168.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 50m from Austin
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Taylor Lake Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Taylor Lake Village?

The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Austin and 94.5 miles from Taylor Lake Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.17 one way or $50.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Taylor Lake Village.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbus, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

67 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

109 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Houston

113 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

113 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Taylor Lake Village. Straight-line distance: 168.19 mi (270.68 km).

Austin

#1 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Taylor Lake Village

#2 Taylor Lake Village

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population3,490
Coordinates29.5752300, -95.0502100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Taylor Lake Village (-95.05021, 29.57523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.22 L · about $25.17
Round trip
$50.34
13.32 gal · 50.44 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.17 $50.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.32 $56.64
Premium $4.59 $30.58 $61.15
Diesel $3.99 $26.59 $53.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Taylor Lake Village. The current time is 05:52:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.