How far is Llano, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Llano, TX to Austin, TX is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
75.5 mi
01h 28m
Flight
65.07 mi
104.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.07 mi
Kilometers
104.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.5 mi
Kilometers
121.51 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:35 PM CDT
Return by in Llano
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Llano
2026-04-22T20:07
Arrive Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Llano
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
Meadowlakes
TX

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

From Llano
36.8 mi
00h 44m
To Austin
38.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°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 Llano and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto East Young Street

    98 m · 8 sec · East Young Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sheffield Avenue

    119 m · 19 sec · Sheffield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Dallas Street

    145 m · 26 sec · East Dallas Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bessemer Avenue

    1497 ft · 25 sec · Bessemer Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Ford Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    58 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bee Caves Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Bee Caves Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bee Cave Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bee Cave Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bee Caves Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bee Caves Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Mopac Service Road

    844 ft · 17 sec · South Mopac Service Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1 North

    703 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway

    3244 ft · 43 sec · South Mopac Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street

    659 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard

    775 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street

    37 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West 5th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bee Caves Road
10.3 mi · 14%
West 5th Street
1.75 mi · 2%
Ford Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Bee Cave Road
0.96 mi · 1%
South Mopac Expressway
0.61 mi · 1%
Bessemer Avenue
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

58 mi · 01h 18m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadowlakes
00h 44m from Llano
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Llano 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 Llano to Austin?

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Meadowlakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Llano and 38.6 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meadowlakes

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

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

RAIL

Austin

61 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

82 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

83 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

San Marcos Station

84 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Llano and Austin. Straight-line distance: 65.07 mi (104.72 km).

Llano

#1 Llano

City in Llano County, Texas, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates30.7593500, -98.6750400
Altitude314
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: (-98.67505, 30.759358)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.09
Round trip
$20.18
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.09 $20.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.35 $22.71
Premium $4.59 $12.26 $24.52
Diesel $3.99 $10.66 $21.32

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 Llano and Austin. The current time is 20:07:09.

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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.