How far is Brushy Creek, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Brushy Creek, TX to Austin, TX is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brushy Creek and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brushy Creek and Austin.
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Start on Stoney Hill
123 m · 16 sec · Stoney Hill
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Turn left onto Stonebridge Drive
1634 ft · 49 sec · Stonebridge Drive
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Turn right onto Great Oaks Drive
1794 ft · 46 sec · Great Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto O'Connor Drive
2.7 mi · 4 min · O'Connor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 45
128 m · 8 sec · State Highway 45
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 1 Toll South
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North Mopac Expressway
4.2 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.5 mi · 3 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 Brushy 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.
North Mopac Expressway
Keep slight left
9.91 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Brushy Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brushy Creek to Austin?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Jollyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Brushy Creek and 11 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brushy Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Jollyville
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 Jollyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brushy Creek and Austin. Straight-line distance: 17.03 mi (27.4 km).
#1 Brushy Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 21,764 |
| Coordinates | 30.5135300, -97.7397300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
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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