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Road trips from Austin

3 back-roads routes start within a 4.5-hour drive of Austin, including 0 day trips and 1 weekend drive; 0 ready-made itineraries begin nearby.

Drive times are estimates to the nearer end of each route (straight-line miles plus a quarter, at 50 mph); the atlas itself never routes you onto an interstate once the drive begins.

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Weekend road trips from Austin

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Frequently asked questions

What is the closest route to Austin?

The nearest way in is Hill Country: Austin to San Antonio the Long Way (Austin → San Antonio) — starts in Austin; ~175 miles over 2 days.

What is a good day trip from Austin?

No one-day route starts within 2.5 hours of Austin; the nearest route overall is Hill Country: Austin to San Antonio the Long Way (Austin → San Antonio) — starts in Austin; ~175 miles over 2 days.

What is a good weekend road trip from Austin?

Hill Country: Austin to San Antonio the Long Way (Austin → San Antonio) — starts in Austin; ~175 miles over 2 days.

How far is the nearest parkway or scenic byway from Austin?

Natchez Trace Parkway begins about 9 h 40 min away at Natchez, beyond the 4.5-hour reach of a weekend start.