Origin
Point Venture, TX
Late night in Point Venture on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Point Venture, TX to Austin, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Point Venture, TX
Gavin Young
Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel the 41.2 miles from Point Venture to Austin, expect a straightforward journey that typically takes about 55 minutes. This trip is well-suited for a single day, meaning you can easily head out and return without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Venture Boulevard South, Venture Drive, and Venture Boulevard North to reach your destination within the Great Plains region. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel should cover your needs for this excursion. Since this route involves no mandatory stops, it serves as a direct link between the two locations, making it a highly practical option for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 183 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| RM 1431 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Lohman Ford Road | 6.7 mi | 16m |
| Express 1 Toll | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| 183A Toll Road | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| North Mopac Expressway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| West Whitestone Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West 5th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 183
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Venture, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on Lakeland Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lakeland Drive
2
Turn left onto Venture Boulevard South
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Venture Boulevard South
3
Continue on Venture Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Venture Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto Venture Boulevard North
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Venture Boulevard North
5
Continue on Lohman Ford Road
6.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Lohman Ford Road
6
Turn right onto RM 1431
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
RM 1431
7
Continue on RM 1431
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitestone Boulevard
8
Turn left onto West New Hope Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West New Hope Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Lakeline Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lakeline Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto RM 1431
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Whitestone Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on RM 1431
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Whitestone Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward 183A Toll South: Austin
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto 183A Toll
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 183
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 183
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto Loop 1
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mopac Expressway
18
Take the exit
423 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Express 1 Toll
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto Express 1 Toll
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Express 1 Toll
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward West 5th Street
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Point Venture, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 39.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Venture Boulevard North
At end of road, turn right onto Venture Boulevard North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North Lakeline Boulevard
Turn right onto North Lakeline Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
RM 1431 / West Whitestone Boulevard
Turn left onto RM 1431 / West Whitestone Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
7
39.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward West 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward West 5th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.29 one way
$12.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.26
183A Toll Road
(3.6 mi)
$0.26
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Late night in Austin on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
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
1h 7m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route consists of 0% highway driving, keeping you on local roads for the entire 41.2-mile duration. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the experience feels more technical and engaging than a typical high-speed commute. You should be prepared for frequent steering adjustments as you navigate the specific sequence of Venture Boulevard and Venture Drive. It is a drive defined by its local character rather than open-road cruising, so stay alert to the winding nature of the path.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on US 183.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Venture Boulevard North.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Venture Boulevard North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 17.6 miles (North Lakeline Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (RM 1431 / West Whitestone Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,038 ft
487 ft
Total Climb
460 ft
Total Descent
731 ft
Highest Point
1,038 ft
~17.8 mi in
Elevation Range
552 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Point Venture, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward 183A Toll South: Austin, Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South and Express 1 Toll.
183A Toll South: Austin
20.6 mi in
|
~40m
Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
32.4 mi in
|
~54m
Express 1 Toll
35.3 mi in
|
~58m
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 1h 7m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on US 183. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.26 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Austin, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Venture Boulevard North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 17.6 miles (North Lakeline Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (RM 1431 / West Whitestone Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Austin, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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