How far is Caldwell, TX from Georgetown, TX?

The driving distance from Caldwell, TX to Georgetown, TX is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.79 mi
01h 34m
Flight
58.96 mi
94.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.96 mi
Kilometers
94.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.79 mi
Kilometers
117.14 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Mon, Nov 9, 6:55 PM CST
Return by in Caldwell
Mon, Nov 9, 8:29 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-11-09T17:20
Arrive Georgetown
Mon, Nov 9, 6:55 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caldwell
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Thorndale
TX

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

From Caldwell
36.4 mi
00h 47m
To Georgetown
36.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 1:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on South Echols Street

    1598 ft · 1 min · South Echols Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 21 West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21 West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 908

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Farm to Market Road 908

  4. 4

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 908

    6 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 908

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 908

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Farm-to-Market Road 908

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    900 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Cameron Avenue

    25.4 mi · 32 min · West Cameron Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Porter Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    6.9 mi · 9 min · East 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Toll 130: Waco, Austin

    1662 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto TX 130 Toll North

    45 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1056 ft · 29 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll North

    1376 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    7.2 mi · 7 min · Pickle Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 29: Georgetown, East University Avenue

    1828 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    797 ft · 25 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East University Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    62 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Georgetown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cameron Avenue
25.4 mi · 35%
Farm-to-Market Road 908
10.7 mi · 15%
Farm to Market Road 908
10.6 mi · 15%
East 2nd Street
9.92 mi · 14%
Pickle Parkway
7.24 mi · 10%
State Highway 21 West
4.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Cameron Avenue

Turn left onto West Cameron Avenue

25.4 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorndale
00h 47m from Caldwell
Leave By
3:22 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Caldwell and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Thorndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Caldwell and 36.4 miles from Georgetown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Caldwell and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Thorndale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thorndale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorndale.

RAIL

Taylor

20 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

55 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Austin

65 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 58.96 mi (94.89 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

City in Burleson County, Texas, United States

Population4,495
Coordinates30.5313200, -96.6930300
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population85,538
Coordinates30.6326900, -97.6772300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Caldwell (-96.69303, 30.53132)
End: Georgetown (-97.67723, 30.63269)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.93
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $8.97 $17.93
Mid-grade $4.00 $10.27 $20.54
Premium $4.38 $11.24 $22.49
Diesel $5.60 $14.40 $28.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Caldwell and Georgetown. The current time is 17:20:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.