How far is Georgetown, TX from Caldwell, TX?

The driving distance from Georgetown, TX to Caldwell, TX is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
70.86 mi
01h 32m
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
70.86 mi
Kilometers
114.04 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caldwell
Mon, Nov 9, 7:55 PM CST
Return by in Georgetown
Mon, Nov 9, 9:27 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-11-09T18:23
Arrive Caldwell
Mon, Nov 9, 7:55 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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 Georgetown
35.4 mi
00h 46m
To Caldwell
35.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 1:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    62 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East University Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East University Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on TX-29 East

    1.7 mi · 2 min · TX-29 East

  4. 4

    Continue on TX 29 East

    9.4 mi · 12 min · TX 29 East

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    82 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto TX 95

    1.3 km · 60 sec · TX 95

  7. 7

    Turn left

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 908

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Farm-to-Market Road 908

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Street

    10.7 mi · 14 min · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 908

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Farm to Market Road 908

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 21 West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21 West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1403 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Buck Street

    112 m · 18 sec · West Buck Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Echols Street

    21 m · 3 sec · South Echols Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Echols Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 908
11.9 mi · 17%
Oak Street
10.7 mi · 15%
Farm to Market Road 908
10.6 mi · 15%
TX 29 East
9.43 mi · 13%
State Highway 21 West
4.14 mi · 6%
East University Avenue
3.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

15.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorndale
00h 46m from Georgetown
Leave By
3:26 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Mostly Cloudy near Caldwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 35.4 miles from Georgetown and 35.5 miles from Caldwell.

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 11.8 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 3:26 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.72 one way or $17.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Georgetown and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 58.96 mi (94.89 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population85,538
Coordinates30.6326900, -97.6772300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Caldwell

#2 Caldwell

City in Burleson County, Texas, United States

Population4,495
Coordinates30.5313200, -96.6930300
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-97.67723, 30.63269)
End: Caldwell (-96.69303, 30.53132)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $8.72
Round trip
$17.45
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $8.72 $17.45
Mid-grade $4.00 $9.99 $19.99
Premium $4.38 $10.94 $21.88
Diesel $5.60 $14.01 $28.02

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 Georgetown and Caldwell. The current time is 18:23:38.

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.