Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, TX
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Bastrop, TX
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If you are looking for a quick getaway from Austin to Bastrop, this 30-mile journey is an ideal day trip that typically takes about 38 minutes. You will primarily navigate via East 7th Street and Texas State Highway 71, making for a straightforward commute between these two Great Plains locations. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly affordable excursion that does not require an overnight stay. Whether you are heading out for a change of pace or a quick errand, the route is efficient and simple to navigate. Since the drive is short, you can easily complete it in a single day without worrying about complex logistics or multi-day planning.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused drive that balances urban transitions with faster stretches of open road. About 80% of your travel occurs on highways, keeping the pace consistent once you clear the initial city traffic. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip spans 17.6 miles along Texas State Highway 71, allowing for a steady, predictable rhythm behind the wheel. As you transition from the core of Austin onto the state highway system, the driving environment shifts from local streets to a more open, high-speed flow. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or winding terrain.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Texas State Highway 71 and East 7th Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Red River Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Red River Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Red River Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn straight onto 71 Toll / Bastrop Freeway toward 71 Toll East, TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Loop 150 East: Hasler Boulevard, Childers Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Austin, TX and Bastrop, TX, road signs point toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart and 71 Toll East.
183 Toll South: Lockhart
71 Toll East
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Highway 71 | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| East 7th Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| East State Highway 71 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Bastrop Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Chestnut Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 71 West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bergstrom Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Bastrop Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Bastrop, TX.
Start on East 5th Street
Turn left onto Red River Street
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Turn straight onto Loop 111
Continue on US 183
Take the ramp
Merge onto 183 Toll
Continue on US 183
Take the exit
Continue on TX 71
Turn straight onto 71 Toll
Continue on TX 71
Continue on TX 71
Take the exit
Turn straight onto State Highway 71 West
Continue on State Highway 71 West
Turn left onto Loop 150
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Austin on Friday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Bastrop on Friday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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