How far is Centro from UT Austin and Downtown?
Centro is about 3.6 miles from UT Austin and 4.2 miles from Downtown in a straight line. By road it is 5.0 miles to UT, about 11 minutes, and 5.4 miles to Downtown, about 9 minutes. Both times assume no traffic. This is a commute, not a walk.
| Measure | UT Austin | Downtown | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight line | About 3.6 miles | About 4.2 miles | Centro address to 110 Inner Campus Dr and 1100 Congress Ave |
| By road | 5.0 miles | 5.4 miles | Routing estimate |
| Drive time | About 11 minutes | About 9 minutes | Routing estimate, no live traffic |
| Bike | 3.9 to 4.9 miles, 20 to 25 minutes | Not verified | Google Maps bicycling, checked 2026-11-02 |
| Bus | 48 to 56 minutes, one transfer | Not verified | Google Maps, evening query on 2026-11-02 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at UT | About 4.1 miles | Not applicable | Straight line to 1500 Red River St |
We use measured numbers on this page.
What are the routes from Centro to UT and Downtown?
You can drive, take a bus with one transfer, or bike. Driving to UT takes about 11 minutes without traffic. The bus took 48 to 56 minutes in an evening query. Biking took 20 to 25 minutes on Google Maps. We make no walking claim.
- Drive. UT is 5.0 miles by road, about 11 minutes. Downtown is 5.4 miles, about 9 minutes. Rush hour will be longer.
- Bus to UT. Google Maps showed route 337 from the “1017 Camino La Costa/La Posada” stop, then a transfer. One option used route 320 (9.4 miles, 48 minutes). The other used route 1 (6.6 miles, 56 minutes). This was an evening query on 2026-11-02. Daytime times may differ. CapMetro also extended route 337 to the Expo Center Park & Ride in its June 2026 service changes.
- Bike to UT. Google Maps shows 3.9 to 4.9 miles and 20 to 25 minutes. Camino La Costa is mapped with a bike lane on OpenStreetMap. Check the streets yourself before you plan a daily ride.
For trips without a car, read getting around Highland without a car, the car-free commute guide and the Highland commute table. The post Highland to Downtown without a car covers the Downtown trip.
What is at UT Austin?
UT Austin was founded in 1883, and Wikipedia reports an enrollment of 53,864 as of fall 2024. The Tower, completed in 1937, stands 307 feet tall. Wikipedia lists a seating capacity of 100,119 for the stadium and a 155,000 square foot Blanton Museum of Art.
These are Wikipedia facts about a campus. They do not describe Centro or who lives at Centro.
What is Downtown Austin?
Downtown is bound by Lamar Boulevard to the west, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the north, Interstate 35 to the east and Lady Bird Lake to the south, according to Wikipedia. It includes the 120-foot wide Congress Avenue. Sixth Street is a historic street and entertainment district in Downtown Austin.
Centro’s drive to the address on Congress Avenue is 5.4 miles, about 9 minutes without traffic. Parking Downtown is its own cost that we do not estimate here.
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, and the application fee is $50 and non-refundable. Read the deposits page and the glossary entries for weeks free, net effective rent and total monthly price. Add commute costs, such as parking or bus fare, to your own math.
Why does the straight-line number look so different from the road number?
A straight line of 3.6 miles to UT becomes 5.0 miles by road, and 4.2 miles to Downtown becomes 5.4 miles. Roads bend around rail lines, creeks and highways, so the road is longer than the line. The gap is about 1.4 miles to UT and 1.2 miles to Downtown.
When a listing says “close to UT” or “close to Downtown,” ask which basis it used. Our figures use the Census address point for Centro and a street address for each destination. Peak traffic on I-35 can add time that our estimates leave out. The ACC Highland page explains the same effect for a closer trip: apartments near ACC Highland.
How do I decide if the commute works?
Test the drive and the bus at the hours you would travel, and compare both with the price gap. The studio apartment costs guide helps you add up the full monthly cost. If you want a shorter trip, look at ACC Highland or Hyde Park.
Centro Studio Homes is an Equal Housing Opportunity community. This page describes places, prices and distances only.
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