How far is Centro from Mueller?
Centro is about 2.2 miles from Mueller in a straight line, measured to The Thinkery at 1830 Simond Ave. By road it is 3.3 miles, about 6 minutes without traffic. That is a drive or a ride, not a walk.
| Measure | Distance | Time | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight line | About 2.2 miles | Not applicable | Centro address to The Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave |
| By road | 3.3 miles | About 6 minutes | Routing estimate, no live traffic |
| To Mueller Market District | 3.1 miles | 6 minutes | Apartments.com listing for Centro, by drive |
| To Dell Children’s | 1.9 miles straight line, 2.9 miles by road | About 6 minutes by road | Census address point; routing estimate |
Distances here come from public map data. Times come from routing tools and do not include traffic. Peak hours will take longer.
What routes connect Centro to Mueller?
Driving is the clear way to reach Mueller from Centro. It is 3.3 miles and about 6 minutes without traffic. We did not verify a walking route, a bike time or a bus path, so we do not quote times for them.
- Drive. 3.3 miles, about 6 minutes without traffic.
- Bike. OpenStreetMap maps Cameron Rd with a cycle track. We have no verified bike route or time to Mueller. Check the street yourself before you ride it.
- Transit. We could not confirm a bus or rail path to Mueller. Use the CapMetro trip planner for your day and time.
If you want to see how Centro connects to other places without a car, read getting around Highland without a car. The Highland commute table lists measured trips from Centro side by side.
What is Mueller?
Mueller is a 711-acre planned unit development in east-central Austin, built on the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport site. The airport closed in 1999. Wikipedia calls it a Planned Unit Development. See the Mueller glossary entry for a short definition.
Some facts about the area, from Wikipedia:
- Lake Park is a 30-acre landscape with a duck-filled lake, hike and bike trails and Browning Hangar.
- The Thinkery, formerly the Austin Children’s Museum, is among the first tenants of Mueller Town Center.
- Ella Wooten Neighborhood Park is a three-acre green space in the middle of Mueller’s residential section.
- Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas sits next to Mueller on a 32-acre campus with 248 patient beds and 1,400 employees.
We make no claim about quality of care or services at any facility. We give the distance only.
What about groceries and errands near Mueller?
Apartments.com lists Mueller Market District at 3.1 miles by drive from Centro, about 6 minutes. OpenStreetMap shows a Sprouts Farmers Market on Barbara Jordan Boulevard, 2,797 meters (about 1.7 miles) from the Centro address point in a straight line.
Closer to Centro, OpenStreetMap lists 99 Ranch Market on Airport Boulevard, Mi Tienda on Gessner Drive, El Rancho Supermercado on Berkman Drive and a Walmart Supercenter on Norwood Park Boulevard, all within about 1.1 miles in a straight line. Read the Highland neighborhood guide for more. Check each store’s hours before you go.
What does a studio at Centro cost?
Centro lists homes starting at $699, as of 2026-11-02, and prices change daily. The 2nd floor studio lists $699 to $1,099 per month. The 1st floor studio lists $729 to $1,114. See the floor plans for the current list.
| Floor plan | Listed monthly rent | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd floor studio | $699 to $1,099 | Centro listing, 2026-11-02 |
| 1st floor studio | $729 to $1,114 | Centro listing, 2026-11-02 |
Centro also advertises up to 8 weeks free on select floor plans, and offers vary by floor plan. Deposits start at $500. The application fee is $50 and non-refundable. Read the deposits page, then the glossary entries on weeks free and total monthly price. A home with weeks free still has a monthly rent, so compare both numbers.
Why is a straight-line number not enough for Mueller?
A straight line of 2.2 miles does not tell you the trip. The road distance is 3.3 miles, one and a half times longer. Roads, rail lines and highways between the two places set the path, so the gap grows.
We also measured to one point, The Thinkery, because Mueller covers 711 acres. A trip to the north end of Mueller will differ from a trip to the south end. When a listing says “near Mueller,” ask which point it means and which basis the number uses. Our table names both.
How do I decide if the drive to Mueller works?
Run the drive once at the hour you would use it. If the trip fits, Centro’s price may leave room in your budget for it. If it does not, look at places closer to your daily stops, such as ACC Highland or Crestview.
Centro is in ZIP code 78752. The 78752 glossary entry explains that area. Centro Studio Homes is an Equal Housing Opportunity community. This page describes places, prices and distances only.
Next step
Book a tour to see the home and test the drive yourself, or call (737) 317-8369 to ask which homes are open today.
