How far is Bruceville-Eddy, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Bruceville-Eddy, TX to Austin, TX is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
City in Williamson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bruceville-Eddy and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bruceville-Eddy and Austin.
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Start on Eagle Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Eagle Drive
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
61 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35 Frontage Road
1164 ft · 33 sec · North Interstate 35 Frontage Road
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Continue on North I-35 Frontage Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1924 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
20.7 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Congress Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 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 Bruceville-Eddy 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.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 00h 59m
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 Sunny leaving Bruceville-Eddy and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bruceville-Eddy to Austin?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Bruceville-Eddy and 43.8 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bruceville-Eddy and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Jarrell
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 Jarrell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bruceville-Eddy and Austin. Straight-line distance: 77.42 mi (124.6 km).
#1 Bruceville-Eddy
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,704 |
| Coordinates | 31.3051700, -97.2516700 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.34 | $22.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.76 | $25.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $13.77 | $27.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
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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