How far is Weimar, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Weimar, TX to Austin, TX is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 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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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 01h 28m.
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.
City in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weimar and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weimar and Austin.
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Start on North Center Street
34 m · 10 sec · North Center Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1437 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Eagle Street
1 km · 1 min · South Eagle Street
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Turn slight right
45 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Schulenburg, La Grange
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road
115 m · 16 sec · Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto North Kessler Avenue
15.1 mi · 17 min · North Kessler Avenue
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West State Highway 71 Bypass
112 m · 8 sec · West State Highway 71 Bypass
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Take the ramp left
1464 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto West State Highway 71 Bypass
50.9 mi · 55 min · West State Highway 71 Bypass
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Continue on East State Highway 71
1703 ft · 21 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway
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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 Weimar and Austin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West State Highway 71 Bypass
Merge slight left onto West State Highway 71 Bypass
50.9 mi · 00h 55m
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 Weimar 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 Weimar to Austin?
The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 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?
Colorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Weimar and 35.1 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 $10.47 one way or $20.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Weimar and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weimar and Austin. Straight-line distance: 69.55 mi (111.93 km).
#1 Weimar
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,230 |
| Coordinates | 29.7030100, -96.7805300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
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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