Origin
Austin, TX
Afternoon in Austin on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, TX to Mustang Ridge, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Mustang Ridge, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Austin, TX to Mustang Ridge, TX covers 18.9 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Red River Street, East 7th Street, Airport Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 18.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Red River Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Austin, TX to Mustang Ridge, TX is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Austin, TX to Mustang Ridge, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Street | — | — |
| East 7th Street | — | — |
| Airport Boulevard | — | — |
| Ed Bluestein Boulevard | — | — |
| 183 Toll South | — | — |
| Bergstrom Expressway | — | — |
| Bastrop Highway | — | — |
| Highway 183 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Red River Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Mustang Ridge, TX.
1
Start on East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto Red River Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Red River Street
3
Turn right onto East 7th Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East 7th Street
4
Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
5
Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Ed Bluestein Boulevard
6
Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
183 Toll South: Lockhart
7
Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
0.8 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
8
Continue on Bastrop Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bastrop Highway
9
Continue on US Highway 183 South
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 183 South
10
Turn left onto Old Lockhart Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Lockhart Road
11
Turn left onto US Highway 183 South
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US Highway 183 South
12
Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
TX 130 Toll North
13
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pickle Parkway
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mustang Ridge, TX
Afternoon in Mustang Ridge on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Austin, TX to Mustang Ridge, TX covers 18.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Red River Street, East 7th Street, Airport Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Austin, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Austin, TX to Mustang Ridge, TX is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Austin, TX to Mustang Ridge, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Austin, TX to Mustang Ridge, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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