How far is Lockhart, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Lockhart, TX to Austin, TX is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockhart and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockhart and Austin.
-
1
Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
-
2
Turn left onto East San Antonio Street
40 m · 10 sec · East San Antonio Street
-
3
Turn right onto North Colorado Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Colorado Street
-
4
Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
-
5
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin
1920 ft · 47 sec
-
8
Continue on US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South
-
9
Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
-
12
Turn left onto Brushy Street
107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street
-
13
Turn right onto East 6th Street
3066 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
-
14
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue
-
15
Turn left onto East 5th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockhart 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.
US Highway 183 South
Continue on US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lockhart and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockhart to Austin?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Creedmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Lockhart and 18.5 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lockhart and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Creedmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creedmoor.
Austin
San Marcos Station
Taylor
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockhart and Austin. Straight-line distance: 26.77 mi (43.08 km).
#1 Lockhart
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 14,069 |
| Coordinates | 29.8849400, -97.6700000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.