How should an Aggie grad test an Austin commute before signing a lease?

Quick answer

Use the exact apartment address and exact employer address in Google Maps at the times you would actually commute. Check both morning and evening directions, compare several weekdays, and test earlier/later departure times. Do not judge Austin by mileage alone; route, time of day, I-35 dependence and crossings can matter much more.

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