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cupofjoe04
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I'm currently heading from Dallas to Wimberley. Passing through Austin around 6:00pm. I'm trying to decide between stopping and having an early dinner before Austin, and letting traffic die down, or pushing through to arrive in Wimberley around 715 and have dinner then.

Any advice on when traffic starts to get better in Austin, or the best route to take through Austin would be very much appreciated. My map is advising me to take the 130 Toll Rd. around. But I trust you guys more than Apple Maps, ha ha.
Thanks in advance for the advice, it is much appreciated.

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Of course, I understand The absolute best option would be to never go within 100 miles of Austin. Sadly, I don't have much of choice, as this is for work.
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Always, always take the toll road if it is an option. You will still sit on sections of 130 between 4 and 6:30, but it is a million times better than 35.

Oh, and ditch apple maps and use Google.
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Drive inbound until it starts to slow down and then stop and get dinner. Good luck!
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4:23p, 10/15/24
Waze -> Fastest Route
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In a hurry? Take 130.

A little more relaxing drive would be to take 281 and come into Wimberley from Blanco.
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In reply to Canyon Lake Agbu94 • 4:36p, 10/15/24
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A little more relaxing drive would be to take 281 and come into Wimberley from Blanco.
This is what I was thinking as well.
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In reply to cupofjoe04 • 4:38p, 10/15/24
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cupofjoe04 said:
I'm currently heading from Dallas to Wimberley. Passing through Austin around 6:00pm. I'm trying to decide between stopping and having an early dinner before Austin, and letting traffic die down, or pushing through to arrive in Wimberley around 715 and have dinner then.

Any advice on when traffic starts to get better in Austin, or the best route to take through Austin would be very much appreciated. My map is advising me to take the 130 Toll Rd. around. But I trust you guys more than Apple Maps, ha ha.
Thanks in advance for the advice, it is much appreciated.

I currently work in Pflugerville and stay in Georgetown during the week. I don't leave my jobsite until at least 6pm because anytime before that and 130 is pure garbage to drive on.

I assume Austin proper is worse.
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In reply to Canyon Lake Agbu94 • 5:16p, 10/15/24
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This.
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In reply to Gunny456 • 5:27p, 10/15/24
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281 Probably adds 45 minutes to the trip and traffic is just as bad in the burbs as it is in city proper (but you could stop at Bluebonnet for some pie).

Personally, I'd stick to 35 to 45 to mopac to 1826, stop at the salt lick for dinner, and then on in to Driftwood then Wimberly.

Just listen to a podcast and ignore the a-holes on the road.
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Going south on 130 is usually get there fast. 281 would be an option for a scenic but slower trip
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Do not get on i35 south of the 45 intersection. Construction has made it worse than normal traffic.
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Exit @ Georgetown. Eat at Monument Cafe, then check Waze.
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In reply to maroonblood90 • 6:15p, 10/15/24
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Exit @ Georgetown. Eat at Monument Cafe, then check Waze.

It's a great place to eat but they are not open for dinner anymore. Actually haven't been for quite some time.
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In reply to docb • 6:20p, 10/15/24
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That's too bad.
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Exit to 130 in Georgetown. Stop at Texan Cafe in Hutto for pie as good as Bluebonnet. Resume tollway only drive as fast as possible southwards after. Do not attempt I-35 at any point.
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It pains me to say this, but traffic in Marble Falls has really gotten to be a deterrent to taking the 281 route.
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In reply to Canyon Lake Agbu94 • 8:09a, 10/16/24
Canyon Lake Agbu94 said:
In a hurry? Take 130.

A little more relaxing drive would be to take 281 and come into Wimberley from Blanco.


This is the way
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In reply to Aggietaco • 8:12a, 10/16/24
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Personally, I'd stick to 35 to 45 to mopac to 1826, stop at the salt lick for dinner, and then on in to Driftwood then Wimberly.

sending someone to salt lick? wow, you really hate the OP huh? of all the bbq places in austin, salt lick is about a half a step above bill miller.

i always knew there was something wrong with you, just never could put my finger on it. now, i know.
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went through last sunday at 7 AM....wasnt bad. but they were in dallas that weekend.

when dealing with houston/austin/SA i 100% rely on Waze
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In reply to AggieOO • 12:38p, 10/16/24
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Salt lick gets a lot of hate, but it's still a cool place to hang out and eat, especially if it's on your route already.
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Skip Salt Lick and go to Hays City Store.
"Cal (9-3) vs. Texas A&M (9-3). On the list of rare sights in Southern California, a team running the option -- as the Aggies like to do with QB Stephen McGee -- ranks right up there with real breasts and 12 inches of snow." Stewart Mandel CNNSI
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Austin local here although I don't claim it anymore and live out Dripping Springs these days but I've got a round about way for you. Stay clear from 35 or even 130. Honestly Mopac (Loop 1) is the better option. I can send you down a bunch of back roads out my way and although it may not be any faster, you will at least be moving the whole time.

Take 45 at 35 to loop 1 (Mopac), run Mopac all the way till it dead ends, technically it becomes 45 again but that's just garbage non-local talk. It dead ends into 1826. Take a left on 1826 till it dead ends into 150. Take a left on 150. When you come into downtown Driftwood (it's literally 1 building and a church) take a right onto Elder Hill Rd. That will take you over to RR 12, take a left on it and wala you're in Wimberley.
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In reply to TH36 • 1:21p, 10/16/24
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TH36 said:
Austin local here although I don't claim it anymore and live out Dripping Springs these days but I've got a round about way for you. Stay clear from 35 or even 130. Honestly Mopac (Loop 1) is the better option. I can send you down a bunch of back roads out my way and although it may not be any faster, you will at least be moving the whole time.

Take 45 at 35 to loop 1 (Mopac), run Mopac all the way till it dead ends, technically it becomes 45 again but that's just garbage non-local talk. It dead ends into 1826. Take a left on 1826 till it dead ends into 150. Take a left on 150. When you come into downtown Driftwood (it's literally 1 building and a church) take a right onto Elder Hill Rd. That will take you over to RR 12, take a left on it and wala you're in Wimberley.
Or just stay on 150 and stop at Hays city store for dinner as previously suggested.
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In reply to Drip99 • 1:54p, 10/16/24
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TH36 said:
Austin local here although I don't claim it anymore and live out Dripping Springs these days but I've got a round about way for you. Stay clear from 35 or even 130. Honestly Mopac (Loop 1) is the better option. I can send you down a bunch of back roads out my way and although it may not be any faster, you will at least be moving the whole time.

Take 45 at 35 to loop 1 (Mopac), run Mopac all the way till it dead ends, technically it becomes 45 again but that's just garbage non-local talk. It dead ends into 1826. Take a left on 1826 till it dead ends into 150. Take a left on 150. When you come into downtown Driftwood (it's literally 1 building and a church) take a right onto Elder Hill Rd. That will take you over to RR 12, take a left on it and wala you're in Wimberley.
Or just stay on 150 and stop at Hays city store for dinner as previously suggested.


Haven't been there in awhile. Too many damn people. Enjoyed it when it was a little known spot way out from town. Good food though!
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Austin traffic doesn't suck between 3:15am-6am Sunday mornings

that's about it
Do right and bear the consequences. -Sam Houston
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Austin traffic doesn't suck between 3:15am-6am Sunday mornings

that's about it
I guess you haven't been down 35 with the construction lately.
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TacosaurusRex said:
Saltwater Assassin said:
Austin traffic doesn't suck between 3:15am-6am Sunday mornings

that's about it
I guess you haven't been down 35 with the construction lately.
No sir I have not

I'm actually a lifelong Georgetown resident; we've gotten to where we don't go south of Sam Bass Road unless someone's life is on the line..
Do right and bear the consequences. -Sam Houston
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In reply to Saltwater Assassin • 5:21p, 10/16/24
Saltwater Assassin said:
TacosaurusRex said:
Saltwater Assassin said:
Austin traffic doesn't suck between 3:15am-6am Sunday mornings

that's about it
I guess you haven't been down 35 with the construction lately.
No sir I have not

I'm actually a lifelong Georgetown resident; we've gotten to where we don't go south of Sam Bass Road unless someone's life is on the line..


Smart man
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I'm commuting from Great Hills area to near the airport these days, about as far across Austin proper as you can get. Traffic may suck but it's all relative and still really not that bad.
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In reply to Saltwater Assassin • 11:08p, 10/16/24
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Saltwater Assassin said:
Austin traffic doesn't suck between 3:15am-6am Sunday mornings

that's about it
Sadly that can be one of the worst times of the week on I35
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Hays City Store is +++. Well worth the 15 min drive if youre still in the area.
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I enjoyed the 3 years we lived in Austin, but glad we left in 2014. Too crazy there now with traffic, etc.
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If you do find an efficient road with good traffic flow in Austin, they'll just convert the traffic lanes into bike lanes to fix that issue.
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EMY92 said:
If you do find an efficient road with good traffic flow in Austin, they'll just convert the traffic lanes into bike lanes to fix that issue.


Nailed it.
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