How far is Woodway, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Woodway, TX to Austin, TX is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodway and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodway and Austin.
-
1
Start on Old McGregor Road
24 m · 10 sec · Old McGregor Road
-
2
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
545 ft · 18 sec · Santa Fe Drive
-
3
Turn right onto Woodway Drive
64 m · 5 sec · Woodway Drive
-
4
Take the ramp straight toward US 84 West
1110 ft · 27 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto George W Bush Parkway
2140 ft · 30 sec · George W Bush Parkway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1695: Estates Drive, Hewitt Drive
848 ft · 21 sec
-
7
Turn straight onto Woodway Drive
1277 ft · 35 sec · Woodway Drive
-
8
Turn left onto Hewitt Drive
6 mi · 9 min · Hewitt Drive
-
9
Turn right onto Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
3068 ft · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
-
10
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
2162 ft · 53 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
12
Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
1096 ft · 27 sec
-
15
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
-
16
Turn right onto East 6th Street
2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
-
17
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue
-
18
Turn left onto East 5th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodway and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 00h 59m
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 Woodway 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 Woodway to Austin?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Woodway and 51.4 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodway and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Salado
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 Salado.
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Fort Hood, Texas
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodway and Austin. Straight-line distance: 91.35 mi (147.01 km).
#1 Woodway
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,077 |
| Coordinates | 31.5060000, -97.2050100 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.09 | $30.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $16.30 | $32.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.18 | $28.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.