How far is Bracken, TX from Fredericksburg, TX?
The driving distance from Bracken, TX to Fredericksburg, TX is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bracken and Fredericksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bracken and Fredericksburg.
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Start on Bracken Drive
1398 ft · 1 min · Bracken Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2252
1937 ft · 41 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 2252
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Continue on Nacogdoches Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Nacogdoches Road
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Turn right onto North Loop 1604 East
1325 ft · 29 sec · North Loop 1604 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 West
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
14.7 mi · 16 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
841 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
31.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo
1302 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 87
20.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2055 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Adams Street
29 m · 3 sec · North Adams Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Adams Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bracken and Fredericksburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Keep slight right
31.7 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Bracken and Sunny near Fredericksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bracken to Fredericksburg?
The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Boerne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Bracken and 36.5 miles from Fredericksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bracken and Sunny near Fredericksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Boerne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bracken and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 56.57 mi (91.04 km).
#1 Bracken
Bracken is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.6099500, -98.3211200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fredericksburg
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.2752000, -98.8719800 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericksburg (-98.87198, 30.2752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
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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