How far is Buda, TX from Bracken, TX?
The driving distance from Buda, TX to Bracken, TX is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 00h 59m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buda and Bracken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buda and Bracken.
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Start on North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Cabelas Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Cabelas Drive
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Turn right onto South Interstate 35
1.1 km · 1 min · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.8 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
8.8 mi · 9 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Cibolo Valley Drive
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
1.5 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 North
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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 Farm-to-Market Road 2252
2.1 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2252
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
759 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bracken Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Bracken Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bracken Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buda and Bracken.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.8 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Buda and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bracken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buda to Bracken?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Redwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Buda and 25 miles from Bracken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Buda and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bracken.
Stop Ideas Near Redwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
New Braunfels City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redwood.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buda and Bracken. Straight-line distance: 43.69 mi (70.31 km).
#1 Buda
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,544 |
| Coordinates | 30.0852100, -97.8402800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bracken
Bracken is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.6099500, -98.3211200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bracken (-98.32112, 29.60995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
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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