Origin
Wildwood, TX
Afternoon in Wildwood on Monday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wildwood, TX to Austin, TX
Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
249.3 mi
401 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wildwood, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wildwood, TX to Austin, TX covers 249.3 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Bluff Street, 11th Street, Highway 30 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.7 miles from Wildwood, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 18m drive with frequent turns across 249.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Bluff 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 18m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wildwood, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Bluff Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 11th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farm-to-Market Road 158 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boonville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East William J Bryan Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West William J Bryan Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Bluff Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on Wildwood Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wildwood Drive
2
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
3
Turn slight left
98 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn right
2.5 mi
·
6 min
5
Turn left
20 mi
·
23 min
6
Turn left onto West Bluff Street
75 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
West Bluff Street
7
Continue on 11th Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
11th Street
8
Continue on State Highway 30 West
47 mi
·
54 min
·
State Highway 30 West
9
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 158
10
Continue on Boonville Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Boonville Road
11
Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East William J Bryan Parkway
12
Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West William J Bryan Parkway
13
Turn left onto West State Highway 21
59 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
West State Highway 21
14
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
15
Merge slight left
7.7 mi
·
8 min
16
Continue straight
21 mi
·
25 min
17
Continue on Manor Expressway
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Manor Expressway
18
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 290 West
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35 South, US 290 West
20
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
21
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
22
Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
23
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Interstate 35
24
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
25
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
358 ft
·
18 sec
·
Congress Avenue
26
Turn left onto East 5th Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 5th Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124.7 miles from Wildwood, TX, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.7 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Austin, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wildwood, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wildwood, TX
This is one driving day of about 249.3 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wildwood, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.7 mi from Wildwood, TX · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.7 miles from Wildwood, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Austin, TX
The final approach into Austin, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Austin, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.08 one way
$76.16 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $41.73 | $83.47 |
| premium | $4.59 | $45.06 | $90.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.39 | $110.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.18 | $11.97 |
| Efficient EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.81 | $9.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.7 | 1 | $34.90 | $15.96 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wildwood, TX to Austin, TX covers 249.3 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Bluff Street, 11th Street, Highway 30 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.7 miles from Wildwood, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 18m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wildwood, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wildwood, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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