How far is Austin, TX from Wells Branch, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Wells Branch, TX is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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.
The most populous city in Travis County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Wells Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Wells Branch.
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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
11.1 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1825: Pflugerville
606 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.4 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn sharp left onto Wells Branch Parkway
3013 ft · 1 min · Wells Branch Parkway
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Turn right onto Wells Port Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Wells Port Drive
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Turn left onto Alpha Collier Drive
772 ft · 36 sec · Alpha Collier Drive
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Turn right onto Quiet Wood Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Quiet Wood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quiet Wood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Wells Branch.
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
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Wells Branch?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Pflugerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Austin and 7.5 miles from Wells Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Pflugerville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Wells Branch. Straight-line distance: 12.93 mi (20.81 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 Wells Branch
Census designated place
| Population | 12,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.4460400, -97.6794500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells Branch (-97.67945, 30.44604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
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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