How far is Brady, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Brady, TX to Austin, TX is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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 02h 24m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brady and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brady and Austin.
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Start on Main Street
54 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Blackburn Street
109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street
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Turn right onto East Commerce Street
84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
1878 ft · 32 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn left
58 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn left onto Bee Caves Road
8 mi · 12 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 Brady and Austin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
58 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Brady 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 Brady to Austin?
The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Buchanan Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Brady and 65.2 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brady and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Buchanan Dam
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 Buchanan Dam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brady and Austin. Straight-line distance: 111.99 mi (180.23 km).
#1 Brady
City in Texas
| Population | 5,178 |
| Coordinates | 31.1351700, -99.3350600 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.26 | $38.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
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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