How far is Wyldwood, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Wyldwood, TX to Austin, TX is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.85 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.74 mi
30.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.74 mi
Kilometers
30.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.85 mi
Kilometers
33.56 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 8:10 PM CDT
Return by in Wyldwood
Wed, Apr 22, 8:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wyldwood
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 8:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wyldwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Montopolis
TX

This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.

From Wyldwood
10.4 mi
00h 15m
To Austin
10.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wyldwood and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wyldwood and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Lane

    106 m · 20 sec · Cedar Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pope Bend Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Pope Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 71

    9.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 71

  4. 4

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    1703 ft · 21 sec · East State Highway 71

  5. 5

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Brushy Street

    107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wyldwood and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 71
9.69 mi · 46%
East 7th Street
2.79 mi · 13%
East State Highway 71
2.47 mi · 12%
Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 9%
South Pope Bend Road
1.08 mi · 5%
Bergstrom Expressway
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 71

Turn left onto State Highway 71

9.69 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montopolis
00h 15m from Wyldwood
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wyldwood 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 Wyldwood to Austin?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Montopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Wyldwood and 10.4 miles from Austin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wyldwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Montopolis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montopolis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montopolis.

RAIL

Austin

7 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

45 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

47 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

98 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wyldwood and Austin. Straight-line distance: 18.74 mi (30.16 km).

Wyldwood

#1 Wyldwood

Census designated place

Population2,505
Coordinates30.1293800, -97.4727700
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Austin

#2 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Lane (-97.47298, 30.129042)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.59
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.80 $5.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.59 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $3.99 $2.95 $5.91

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

There is no time difference between Wyldwood and Austin. The current time is 19:40:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.