How far is Austin, TX from Timberwood Park, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Timberwood Park, TX is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.14 mi
01h 36m
Flight
58.66 mi
94.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.66 mi
Kilometers
94.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.14 mi
Kilometers
132.19 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timberwood Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-19T09:11
Arrive Timberwood Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Dunlap
TX

Census-designated place in Texas

From Austin
41.1 mi
00h 48m
To Timberwood Park
41 mi
00h 48m

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
69°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Timberwood Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Timberwood Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    2551 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1893 ft · 40 sec · North Interstate 35

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    899 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    46.4 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  6. 6

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop

    726 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West

    554 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Anderson Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    981 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 East

    890 ft · 17 sec · North Loop 1604 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US Highway 281 North

    1 km · 1 min · US Highway 281 North

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 281 North

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Borgfeld Drive

    740 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto US Highway 281 North

    3118 ft · 48 sec · US Highway 281 North

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 281 North

    1979 ft · 38 sec · US Highway 281 North

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Borgfeld Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Borgfeld Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Shawanee Pass

    113 m · 17 sec · Shawanee Pass

  25. 25

    Continue on Shawanee Pass

    1283 ft · 1 min · Shawanee Pass

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Nyack Pass

    855 ft · 40 sec · Nyack Pass

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Ottawa Way

    2443 ft · 2 min · Ottawa Way

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ottawa Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Timberwood Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.3 mi · 71%
Anderson Loop
8.68 mi · 11%
US 281 HOV Lane
4.28 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
1.8 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 2%
US Highway 281 North
1.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

46.4 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Dunlap
00h 48m from Austin
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Timberwood Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Timberwood Park?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Austin and 41 miles from Timberwood Park.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.96 one way or $21.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Timberwood Park.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Dunlap

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Dunlap and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 6 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Marion City Hall

Marion , TX
303 S Center St, Marion, TX 78124
Rating 2.0/5 8 reviews City government office
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Dunlap.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

26 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

49 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

73 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

118 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Timberwood Park. Straight-line distance: 58.66 mi (94.4 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
Timberwood Park

#2 Timberwood Park

Census designated place

Population13,447
Coordinates29.7057800, -98.4783500
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Timberwood Park (-98.47835, 29.70578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $10.96
Round trip
$21.92
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.96 $21.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.33 $24.66
Premium $4.59 $13.31 $26.63
Diesel $3.99 $11.58 $23.16

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 Timberwood Park. The current time is 09:11:49.

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.