Cities Near Austin
Cities near Austin, Texas: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Round Rock, New Braunfels, San Antonio. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Austin, Texas is Round Rock, about 17 mi (28 km) away — roughly 33 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round RockOutlet shopping and donuts | 17 mi / 28 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| New BraunfelsRivers and German heritage | 45 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San AntonioThe Alamo and River Walk | 74 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cedar Park | 17 mi / 27 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Georgetown | 26 mi / 41 km | 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Marcos | 29 mi / 47 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Killeen | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Temple | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bryan | 86 mi / 139 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Waco | 95 mi / 153 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Austin
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Round Rock, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Cedar Park, Georgetown. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Austin include Round Rock, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Cedar Park, Georgetown. The closest is Round Rock, about 17 miles (28 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.