Road Trips from Austin, TX
Austin's surroundings offer a good mix for a quick escape. You've got several options within a two-hour drive, including some with park access, perfect for a day trip. If you're up for a longer drive, there are even more destinations over three hours away, some with higher drive scores, giving you variety for a weekend adventure. The terrain is mostly flat or gently rolling, with a few routes incorporating more highway driving.
Total Routes
7
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
5
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
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De Kalb, TX
6h 7m343.3 mi one way
Gunter, TX
4h 55m267.4 mi one way
Elkhart, TX
3h 39m181.2 mi one way
Johnson, TX
3h 10m159 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Many routes are under two hours and include park access, making them ideal for enjoying the warmer spring weather.
Summer
With several options under two hours, you can easily access parks and enjoy shorter drives during the hotter summer months.
Fall
The variety of drive times, from quick trips to longer hauls with park access, makes any season suitable for exploring.
Winter
Shorter drives to destinations like Lakeway or Georgetown are good for quick outings when weather is less predictable.
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