Commuting from The Colony to Tesla Gigafactory
East Bastrop positioning with SH 130 northbound access toward Harold Green Road.
- Typical drive
- 38 min
- Distance
- 26 mi
- Peak (approx.)
- 52 min
The Colony sits on the favorable side of Bastrop for Tesla's southeast Austin campus—typically 35–50 minutes mid-day via SH 130, longer at shift change. HOA living trades flexibility for newer homes and community amenities; model toll 130 vs. frontage monthly if you commute daily.
- Mid-day drive
- ~38 min
- Distance
- ~26 mi
- Peak (approx.)
- ~52 min
Commute map
Sample commute route
Driving directions from The Colony, Bastrop, TX toward Tesla Gigafactory Texas. Times on this page are estimates—traffic and toll choices change results.
Typical route: West/north to SH 130, northbound toward Tesla Gigafactory at Harold Green Rd.
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Overview
What to test before you buy
Drive toll and non-toll 130 at your shift. Construction on east Bastrop feeders can stack with 130 interchange peaks.
- Compare monthly TxTag cost vs. time saved
- HOA may restrict street parking for shift vehicles—read covenants
- Often faster Tesla commute than Tahitian Village due to east-side placement
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