How far is Lampasas, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Lampasas, TX to Austin, TX is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
68.64 mi
01h 09m
Flight
60.9 mi
98.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.9 mi
Kilometers
98.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.64 mi
Kilometers
110.46 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM CDT
Return by in Lampasas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lampasas
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lampasas
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
Liberty Hill
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Lampasas
34.1 mi
00h 34m
To Austin
34.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Lampasas and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    34 m · 11 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Key Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Key Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Mopac Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Express 1 Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West 5th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 5th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 52%
183A Toll Road
21.8 mi · 32%
Express 1 Toll
4.6 mi · 7%
North Mopac Expressway
2.42 mi · 4%
West 5th Street
1.75 mi · 3%
South Key Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 183

Continue on South US Highway 183

35.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty Hill
00h 34m from Lampasas
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lampasas 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 Lampasas to Austin?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Liberty Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Lampasas and 34.5 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lampasas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Liberty Hill

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

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

RAIL

Austin

47 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

50 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

54 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

55 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lampasas and Austin. Straight-line distance: 60.9 mi (98.01 km).

Lampasas

#1 Lampasas

City in Texas, United States

Population8,119
Coordinates31.0637800, -98.1817000
Altitude313
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: East 4th Street (-98.181745, 31.06389)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.29
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.15 $18.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.29 $20.58
Premium $4.59 $11.11 $22.22
Diesel $3.99 $9.66 $19.33

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 Lampasas and Austin. The current time is 21:04:51.

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.