How far is Austin, TX from Woodway, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Woodway, TX is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Woodway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Woodway.
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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
88.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1695, FM 3148: Hewitt Drive, Moonlight Drive
2353 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
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Turn left onto Old Temple Road
141 m · 8 sec · Old Temple Road
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Continue on South Hewitt Drive
5.9 mi · 9 min · South Hewitt Drive
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Turn right onto Woodway Drive
1411 ft · 34 sec · Woodway Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 84 East
888 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto George W Bush Parkway
1909 ft · 27 sec · George W Bush Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive
762 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodway Drive
684 ft · 17 sec · Woodway Drive
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Turn left onto Texas Central Parkway
911 ft · 38 sec · Texas Central Parkway
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Turn right onto Old McGregor Road
24 m · 2 sec · Old McGregor Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old McGregor Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Woodway.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
88.6 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Woodway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Woodway?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Austin and 49.2 miles from Woodway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Woodway.
Stop Ideas Near Salado
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 Salado.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Woodway. Straight-line distance: 91.35 mi (147.01 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 Woodway
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,077 |
| Coordinates | 31.5060000, -97.2050100 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodway (-97.20501, 31.506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
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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