Origin
Manor, TX
Evening in Manor on Friday
Local time
7:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manor, TX to Austin, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manor, TX
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Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Manor to Austin is a quick, straightforward journey covering 14.7 miles within the Great Plains region of Texas. You can easily complete this trip in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting for fuel is simple, as you should expect to spend roughly $2 for the entire drive. Because the trip is so brief, you have total flexibility in your schedule, whether you are commuting or heading into the city for a short visit. This route is designed for efficiency, keeping you on major thoroughfares to ensure you reach your destination without unnecessary delays.
About the Cities
Arriving in Austin, TX
Full guide →“City of the Violet Crown” · Founded 1835
Austin is a city of about 1,054,000 (2026) surpassing Fort Worth to become the 4th most populous city in Texas. It is on the southeast edge of the Hill Country region of Texas, making it the fourth-largest city in the state and the 11th-largest in the country. It is the capital of Texas and a college town, and also a center of an alternative culture away from the major cities on the US coasts, though the city is rapidly gentrifying with its rising popularity. Austin's attitude is commonly emblazoned about town on T-shirts and bumper stickers that read: "Keep Austin Weird." Austin is also marketed as the Live Music Capital of the World due to the large number of venues.
Top landmarks
- • Texas State Capitol — capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Texas
- • Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum — presidential library and museum for U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in Austin,...
- • Texas State Cemetery — historic cemetery in Austin, Texas, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience as you navigate this 14.7-mile stretch, with 68% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will primarily utilize the Manor Expressway, the Purple Heart Trail, and US 290 to move between these two points. The longest uninterrupted section is a 6.1-mile stretch on the Manor Expressway, which allows for consistent cruising. While the drive is relatively short, the transition between the outskirts of Manor and the urban landscape of Austin feels efficient and direct. It is a functional, streamlined drive that prioritizes speed over winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Manor Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Manor Expressway and Purple Heart Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loop 212 / North Lexington Street.
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 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 212 / North Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (US 290): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Loop 212 / North Lexington Street
Turn right onto Loop 212 / North Lexington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
9.3 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 290
Take the exit onto US 290 toward I 35 South, US 290 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35 South, US 290 West
8
11.4 mi into trip
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~14m in
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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
13.8 mi into trip
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~17m 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...
7
14.7 mi into trip
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~19m in
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East 5th Street
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manor, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward 8Th–3Rd Streets and Huston-Tillotson University.
8Th–3Rd Streets
13.8 mi in
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~17m
Huston-Tillotson University
13.8 mi in
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~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Expressway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| US 290 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East US Highway 290 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Lexington Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Congress Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Manor Expressway
— 6.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manor, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on Loop 212; FM 973
255 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Parsons Street
2
Turn right onto Loop 212
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Lexington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 290
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East US Highway 290
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on 290 Toll
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Manor Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 290
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 290
6
Take the exit onto US 290
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 290
Toward I 35 South, US 290 West
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 35; US 290
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
8
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.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 234B
Toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Interstate 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
357 ft
·
17 sec
·
Congress Avenue
13
Turn left onto East 5th Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
East 5th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Austin, TX
Evening in Austin on Friday
Local time
7:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
1% 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
27 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
19m 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 Manor, TX to Austin, TX covers 14.7 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Manor Expressway, Purple Heart Trail, US 290. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Manor, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.22 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 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 212 / North Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (US 290): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manor, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward 8Th–3Rd Streets and Huston-Tillotson University.
How this page is built
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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