How far is Hudson Bend, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Hudson Bend, TX to Austin, TX is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson Bend and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson Bend and Austin.
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Start on La Hacienda Drive
43 m · 11 sec · La Hacienda Drive
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Turn left onto Hudson Bend Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hudson Bend Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 620 North
4.8 mi · 7 min · Ranch Road 620 North
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Turn right onto RM 620 / RM 2222 Bypass
2374 ft · 60 sec · RM 620 / RM 2222 Bypass
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Turn straight onto Ranch Road 2222
8 mi · 13 min · Ranch Road 2222
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Turn left onto Northland Drive
1032 ft · 27 sec · Northland Drive
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Turn slight right onto Loop 1 South
52 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Cesar Chavez Street
1338 ft · 33 sec
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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 Hudson Bend 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.
Ranch Road 2222
Turn straight onto Ranch Road 2222
8.01 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hudson Bend 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 Hudson Bend to Austin?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
West Lake Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Hudson Bend and 11.3 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.91 one way or $5.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hudson Bend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near West Lake Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson Bend and Austin. Straight-line distance: 15.19 mi (24.44 km).
#1 Hudson Bend
Census designated place
| Population | 2,981 |
| Coordinates | 30.4171400, -97.9291800 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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 |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
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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