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I was stationed at Fort Hood, about an hour north of Austiin from 2007-2012. Avoided driving through Austin like the plague.

Took the Toll 130/45 bypass around Austin when we went to San Antonio. Cheap at twice the price to avoid traffic and cruise at 80 mph.

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Going North and South, they now have signs like this. Even though the toll road is about 30 miles longer, it often is quicker.

The only question is - do you want to spend some $11.00 to use the toll road.