How far is Wimberley, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Wimberley, TX to Austin, TX is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wimberley and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wimberley and Austin.
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Start on Ranch Road 12
904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12
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Continue on Old Kyle Road
2161 ft · 1 min · Old Kyle Road
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Turn left onto Ranch to Market Road 3237
3.8 mi · 6 min · Ranch to Market Road 3237
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Continue on Ranch Road 3237
5.2 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 3237
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ranch Road 150 West
26 m · 2 sec · Ranch Road 150 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Ranch Road 150 West
6.5 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 150 West
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Turn left onto Jack C Hays Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jack C Hays Trail
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Turn right onto Kohlers Crossing
2.1 mi · 4 min · Kohlers Crossing
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Turn left onto Kyle Crossing
1.5 km · 2 min · Kyle Crossing
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Continue on Windy Hill Road
108 m · 13 sec · Windy Hill Road
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Turn left onto South Interstate 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
15.9 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets
665 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
2863 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 Wimberley 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
15.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Wimberley 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 Wimberley to Austin?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Mountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Wimberley and 20.9 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wimberley and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain City
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 Mountain City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wimberley and Austin. Straight-line distance: 28.26 mi (45.48 km).
#1 Wimberley
City in Texas
| Population | 3,422 |
| Coordinates | 29.9974400, -98.0986200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
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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