How far is Barton Creek, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Barton Creek, TX to Austin, TX is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barton Creek and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barton Creek and Austin.
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Start on Mendocino Drive
56 m · 14 sec · Mendocino Drive
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Turn left onto Navidad Drive
1379 ft · 1 min · Navidad Drive
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Turn right onto Barton Creek Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Barton Creek Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bee Caves Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bee Caves Road
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Continue on Bee Cave Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bee Cave Road
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Continue on Bee Caves Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bee Caves Road
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Turn left onto South Mopac Service Road
844 ft · 17 sec · South Mopac Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1 North
703 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3244 ft · 43 sec · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
659 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
775 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street
37 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barton Creek and Austin.
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.
Bee Caves Road
Continue on Bee Caves Road
2.3 mi · 00h 04m
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 Barton Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barton Creek to Austin?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
West Lake Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Barton Creek and 5.3 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Barton Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near West Lake Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barton Creek and Austin. Straight-line distance: 7.63 mi (12.28 km).
#1 Barton Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 3,077 |
| Coordinates | 30.2852100, -97.8691700 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
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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