How far is Mustang Ridge, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Mustang Ridge, TX to Austin, TX is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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.
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mustang Ridge and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mustang Ridge and Austin.
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Start on Pickle Parkway
941 ft · 10 sec · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Brushy Street
107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
3066 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Congress Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 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 Mustang Ridge 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mustang Ridge and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Mustang Ridge to Austin?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Montopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Mustang Ridge and 8.6 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mustang Ridge and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Montopolis
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 Montopolis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mustang Ridge and Austin. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.91 km).
#1 Mustang Ridge
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,001 |
| Coordinates | 30.0568800, -97.6911100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
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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