How far is Liberty Hill, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Liberty Hill, TX to Austin, TX is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.44 mi
00h 41m
Flight
29.49 mi
47.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.49 mi
Kilometers
47.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.44 mi
Kilometers
55.42 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Return by in Liberty Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty Hill
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Liberty Hill
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Anderson Mill
TX

Census designated place

From Liberty Hill
17 mi
00h 20m
To Austin
17.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

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 Liberty Hill and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Liberty Hill and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Ranch Road 1869

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ranch Road 1869

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West State Highway 29

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West State Highway 29

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North US Highway 183

    1327 ft · 21 sec · North US Highway 183

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road

    13.3 mi · 13 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 Liberty Hill and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
183A Toll Road
20.8 mi · 60%
Express 1 Toll
4.6 mi · 13%
North Mopac Expressway
2.42 mi · 7%
West State Highway 29
2.31 mi · 7%
West 5th Street
1.75 mi · 5%
Ranch Road 1869
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

183A Toll Road

Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road

13.3 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anderson Mill
00h 20m from Liberty Hill
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty Hill 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 Liberty Hill to Austin?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Anderson Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Liberty Hill and 17.5 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Anderson Mill

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

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

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

40 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

65 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

74 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty Hill and Austin. Straight-line distance: 29.49 mi (47.46 km).

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#1 Liberty Hill

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Population1,389
Coordinates30.6649100, -97.9225200
Altitude312
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: RM 1869 (-97.922531, 30.664935)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.61
Round trip
$9.22
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.61 $9.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.37
Premium $4.59 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $3.99 $4.87 $9.74

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 Liberty Hill and Austin. The current time is 21:55:32.

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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.