How far is West Lake Hills, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from West Lake Hills, TX to Austin, TX is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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City in Travis County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lake Hills and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Hills and Austin.
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Start on Redbud Trail
1.6 mi · 4 min · Redbud Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Austin Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Austin Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West 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 West Lake Hills 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.
West 5th Street
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street
1.78 mi · 00h 04m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lake Hills to Austin?
The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Rollingwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from West Lake Hills and 2.7 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Rollingwood
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lake Hills and Austin. Straight-line distance: 4.11 mi (6.61 km).
#1 West Lake Hills
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,254 |
| Coordinates | 30.2979800, -97.8019500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.77 | $1.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $0.83 | $1.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
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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