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3About Elgin, TX
Elgin is a small city about 20 miles east of Austin along Highway 290, making it an easy day trip from the capital. The town sits where Highway 290 meets State Highway 95, creating a natural crossroads for travelers heading between Austin and East Texas communities. Southside Market & Barbeque has been smoking sausage in the same pit since 1882, earning Elgin its title as the "Sausage Capital of Texas."
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Elgin, TX is in United States, at 30.353, -97.388 - about 37 km east of Austin, TX.
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What is the closest airport to Elgin, TX?
The closest airport to Elgin, TX is Austin Bergstrom International Airport, 45 km (about 40 min by car).