How far is Comfort, TX from Garden Ridge, TX?

The driving distance from Comfort, TX to Garden Ridge, TX is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.58 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.69 mi
68.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.69 mi
Kilometers
68.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.58 mi
Kilometers
86.23 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garden Ridge
Mon, Aug 24, 2:48 PM CDT
Return by in Comfort
Mon, Aug 24, 3:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Comfort
2026-08-24T13:43
Arrive Garden Ridge
Mon, Aug 24, 2:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Comfort
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cross Mountain
TX

Census designated place

From Comfort
26.8 mi
00h 32m
To Garden Ridge
26.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
101°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
102°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Comfort and Garden Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Comfort and Garden Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    123 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue A

    74 m · 11 sec · Avenue A

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 87

    689 ft · 13 sec · US Highway 87

  4. 4

    Continue on Front Street

    2622 ft · 50 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    1486 ft · 28 sec · US Highway 87 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US Highway 87 South

    1521 ft · 37 sec · US Highway 87 South

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East

    554 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Anderson Loop

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2252: Nacogdoches Road

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 East

    1487 ft · 30 sec · North Loop 1604 East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nacogdoches Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Nacogdoches Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2252

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2252

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bat Cave Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Bat Cave Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Blazing Star Trail

    1605 ft · 1 min · Blazing Star Trail

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grass Creek Road

    967 ft · 43 sec · Grass Creek Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bluebell Drive

    140 m · 20 sec · Bluebell Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bluebell Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Comfort and Garden Ridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 South
31.2 mi · 58%
Anderson Loop
14.6 mi · 27%
Farm-to-Market Road 2252
1.83 mi · 3%
Nacogdoches Road
1.75 mi · 3%
Bat Cave Road
0.68 mi · 1%
Frontage Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 South

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross Mountain
00h 32m from Comfort
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Comfort and Sunny near Garden Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Comfort to Garden Ridge?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Cross Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Comfort and 26.8 miles from Garden Ridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Comfort and Sunny near Garden Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Cross Mountain

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cross Mountain and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Practical stop 7.8 mi away

Cohen for San Antonio City Council

Cross Mountain
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Social club,Service establishment
Councilwoman Ana E. Sandoval, District 7
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Councilwoman Ana E. Sandoval, District 7

San Antonio , TX
4414 Centerview Dr #160, San Antonio, TX 78228
Rating 3.7/5 9 reviews City government office
City of Shavano Park - Municipal Court
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

City of Shavano Park - Municipal Court

San Antonio , TX
900 Saddletree Ct, San Antonio, TX 78231
Rating 3.5/5 6 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cross Mountain.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

31 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

75 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

111 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Comfort and Garden Ridge. Straight-line distance: 42.69 mi (68.7 km).

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#1 Comfort

Sense of physical or psychological ease; state of being comfortable and free from stress

Population2,363
Coordinates29.9677100, -98.9050300
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Garden Ridge

#2 Garden Ridge

City in Comal County, Texas, United States

Population4,266
Coordinates29.6346700, -98.3052900
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Comfort (-98.90503, 29.96771)
End: Garden Ridge (-98.30529, 29.63467)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.07
Premium $4.59 $8.68 $17.35
Diesel $3.99 $7.55 $15.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Aug 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Comfort and Garden Ridge. The current time is 13:43:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.