How far is Jollyville, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Jollyville, TX to Austin, TX is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jollyville and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jollyville and Austin.
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Start on Pond Springs Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Pond Springs Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Research Boulevard
2229 ft · 51 sec · Research Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 183 South
979 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 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 Jollyville 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.
Express 1 Toll
Merge slight left
3.85 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jollyville and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Jollyville to Austin?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 7.3 miles from Jollyville and 7.6 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jollyville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near West Lake Hills
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jollyville and Austin. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.76 km).
#1 Jollyville
Census designated place
| Population | 16,151 |
| Coordinates | 30.4427000, -97.7750100 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
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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