How far is Austin, TX from Wildwood, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Wildwood, TX is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Wildwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Wildwood.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway
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Continue on East US Highway 290
29 mi · 34 min · East US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight right
726 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
53.5 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West William J Bryan Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on Boonville Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
1.2 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158
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Continue straight
49.1 mi · 58 min
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Continue straight
74.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Turn right onto South Magnolia Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
18.5 mi · 21 min · US Highway 69 South
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
934 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Wildwood Drive
2909 ft · 1 min · Wildwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wildwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Wildwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Farm-to-Market Road 158
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74.3 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Partly Sunny near Wildwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Wildwood?
The road trip is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.5 miles from Austin and 127.6 miles from Wildwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.01 one way or $68.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Partly Sunny near Wildwood.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
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 Anderson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 197.55 mi (317.92 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 Wildwood
Wildwood is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5240900, -94.4415800 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood (-94.44158, 30.52409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $34.01 | $68.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.27 | $76.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.32 | $82.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.94 | $71.87 |
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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