How far is Cedar Park, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Cedar Park, TX to Austin, TX is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 Cedar Park and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Park and Austin.
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Start on North Bell Boulevard
1885 ft · 43 sec · North Bell Boulevard
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Turn left onto Park Street
84 m · 13 sec · Park Street
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Turn left
65 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
83 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Bell Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Bell Boulevard
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Turn left onto Avery Ranch Boulevard
126 m · 15 sec · Avery Ranch Boulevard
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Turn right onto 183A Frontage Road
122 m · 12 sec · 183A Frontage Road
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Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll South
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road
1.1 km · 42 sec · 183A Toll Road
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Express 1 Toll
129 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 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 Cedar Park 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.
183A Toll Road
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7.53 mi · 00h 09m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Park to Austin?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 10.3 miles from Cedar Park and 10.3 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Jollyville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Park and Austin. Straight-line distance: 17.08 mi (27.49 km).
#1 Cedar Park
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
| Population | 81,040 |
| Coordinates | 30.5052000, -97.8202900 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
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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