How far is Bracken, TX from Dripping Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Bracken, TX to Dripping Springs, TX is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bracken and Dripping Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bracken and Dripping Springs.
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Start on Bracken Drive
3 m · 5 sec · Bracken Drive
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
759 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 2252
2.1 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2252
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Turn right onto Natural Bridge Caverns Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Natural Bridge Caverns Road
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Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
2479 ft · 42 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
132 m · 9 sec · Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
9.2 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1.5 km · 2 min · South Interstate 35
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Turn left onto Kyle Parkway
110 m · 8 sec · Kyle Parkway
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Continue on South FM 1626
6.2 mi · 9 min · South FM 1626
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Turn sharp left onto Ranch to Market Road 967
9.1 mi · 12 min · Ranch to Market Road 967
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ranch Road 1826
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ranch Road 1826
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 150 West
5.2 mi · 7 min · Ranch Road 150 West
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 12
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ranch Road 12
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Turn right
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bracken and Dripping Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bracken and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Dripping Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bracken to Dripping Springs?
The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Marcos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Bracken and 33.6 miles from Dripping Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bracken and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Dripping Springs.
Stop Ideas Near San Marcos
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 San Marcos.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bracken and Dripping Springs. Straight-line distance: 42.48 mi (68.37 km).
#1 Bracken
Bracken is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.6099500, -98.3211200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dripping Springs
City in Texas
| Population | 6,587 |
| Coordinates | 30.1902100, -98.0866800 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dripping Springs (-98.08668, 30.19021)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $3.49 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
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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