How far is Serenada, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Serenada, TX to Austin, TX is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Serenada and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Serenada and Austin.
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Start on Shinnecock Hills Drive
139 m · 15 sec · Shinnecock Hills Drive
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Turn right onto Champions Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Champions Drive
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Continue on Champions Drive
1862 ft · 59 sec · Champions Drive
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Turn right onto Berry Creek Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Berry Creek Drive
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 195
81 m · 4 sec · State Highway 195
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Take the exit slight right
999 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1035 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35
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Continue on North Interstate 35
2999 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South: Austin
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
27.9 mi · 30 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
2578 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 Serenada 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.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
27.9 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Serenada 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 Serenada to Austin?
The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Round Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Serenada and 23.9 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Serenada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Round Rock
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Serenada and Austin. Straight-line distance: 30.02 mi (48.31 km).
#1 Serenada
Census designated place
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 30.6993600, -97.6919500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
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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