Origin
Georgetown, TX
Afternoon in Georgetown on Thursday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, TX to Austin, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, TX
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Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
Stretching just 27.4 miles, this quick trip from Georgetown to Austin is an easy commute through the Great Plains region of Texas. You can expect to spend about 34 minutes on the road, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit comfortably. Since you aren't crossing any major regional boundaries, the drive maintains a consistent, familiar feel. It is a straightforward route that offers maximum flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features 0% highway share. You will navigate via West University Avenue and I-35 South, though the local character dominates the experience. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on West University Avenue, you should prepare for a drive that requires frequent attention to turns and transitions. This is not a monotonous highway grind; instead, it is a localized journey that keeps you engaged with the road. The lack of sustained highway driving means the pace remains steady but deliberate from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
862 ft
487 ft
Total Climb
259 ft
Total Descent
527 ft
Highest Point
862 ft
~4 mi in
Elevation Range
376 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near South Interstate 35.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (South Interstate 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Interstate 35
Turn left onto South Interstate 35
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 234B
Toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson Univer...
6
27.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
East 6th Street
Turn right onto East 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
East 5th Street
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 25.3 mi | 28m |
| West University Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Interstate 35 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Congress Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 5th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 25.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on South Main Street
203 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto TX 29
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West University Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Interstate 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Interstate 35
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 35 South
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 35
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Use the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 234B
Toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Interstate 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
357 ft
·
17 sec
·
Congress Avenue
11
Turn left onto East 5th Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
East 5th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Austin, TX
Afternoon in Austin on Thursday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
19% chance
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
13 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
34m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Georgetown, TX to Austin, TX covers 28.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, West University Avenue, South Interstate 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from Georgetown, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.25 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (South Interstate 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Georgetown, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 487 ft to 862 ft elevation with about 259 ft of total climbing.
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