How far is Boerne, TX from Glen Rose, TX?
The driving distance from Boerne, TX to Glen Rose, TX is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boerne and Glen Rose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boerne and Glen Rose.
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Start on East Blanco Road
20 m · 9 sec · East Blanco Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1967 ft · 60 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on State Highway 46 East
7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 46 East
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Turn left onto FM 3351 North
11.8 mi · 15 min · FM 3351 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road 473
7.5 mi · 10 min · Ranch Road 473
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 281
8.4 mi · 10 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
28.9 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South US Highway 281
17.1 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on South Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Water Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · North US Highway 281
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 44 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street
973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on State Highway 220
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 67
11.9 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67
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Turn right onto Hereford Street
1794 ft · 36 sec · Hereford Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Barnard Street
664 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Barnard Street
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Turn right onto East Elm Street
20 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boerne and Glen Rose.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North US Highway 281
Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Boerne and Sunny near Glen Rose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boerne to Glen Rose?
The road trip is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lampasas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Boerne and 100.8 miles from Glen Rose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.91 one way or $53.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boerne and Sunny near Glen Rose.
Stop Ideas Near Lampasas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lampasas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boerne and Glen Rose. Straight-line distance: 178.22 mi (286.82 km).
#1 Boerne
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 19,066 |
| Coordinates | 29.7946600, -98.7319700 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Rose
City in Somervell County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,736 |
| Coordinates | 32.2345900, -97.7553100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Rose (-97.75531, 32.23459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $26.91 | $53.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.27 | $60.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.69 | $65.38 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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