How far is Greatwood, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Greatwood, TX to Austin, TX is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.06 mi
02h 40m
Flight
133.25 mi
214.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.25 mi
Kilometers
214.44 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.06 mi
Kilometers
252.76 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Greatwood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greatwood
2026-04-22T21:52
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greatwood
9:30 PM CDT
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
Fayetteville
TX

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Greatwood
78.4 mi
01h 20m
To Austin
78.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greatwood and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greatwood and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Greatwood Lake Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Greatwood Lake Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greatwood Parkway

    1907 ft · 1 min · Greatwood Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sansbury Boulevard

    2892 ft · 1 min · Sansbury Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Crabb River Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crabb River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Grand Parkway South

    1 km · 1 min · West Grand Parkway South

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Grand Parkway South

    17.1 mi · 20 min · West Grand Parkway South

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houston

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    48.2 mi · 49 min · Katy Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Brushy Street

    107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greatwood and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 49%
Katy Freeway
48.2 mi · 31%
West Grand Parkway South
17.8 mi · 11%
East 7th Street
2.79 mi · 2%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 1%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 20m from Greatwood
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greatwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greatwood to Austin?

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Greatwood and 78.6 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Greatwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

68 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greatwood and Austin. Straight-line distance: 133.25 mi (214.44 km).

Greatwood

#1 Greatwood

Census designated place

Population11,538
Coordinates29.5541300, -95.6757800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Austin

#2 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Greatwood Lake Drive (-95.675721, 29.554776)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.98 L · about $20.94
Round trip
$41.87
11.08 gal · 41.96 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.94 $41.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.11
Premium $4.59 $25.43 $50.87
Diesel $3.99 $22.12 $44.24

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greatwood and Austin. The current time is 21:52:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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