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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
123 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Avenue A
74 m · 11 sec · Avenue A
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Turn right onto US Highway 87
689 ft · 13 sec · US Highway 87
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Continue on Front Street
2622 ft · 50 sec · Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
1486 ft · 28 sec · US Highway 87 South
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Take the ramp straight toward US Highway 87 South
1521 ft · 37 sec · US Highway 87 South
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
2629 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
2164 ft · 43 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1604 East
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
14.6 mi · 16 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2252: Nacogdoches Road
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 East
1487 ft · 30 sec · North Loop 1604 East
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Turn left onto Nacogdoches Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nacogdoches Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2252
1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2252
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Turn left onto Bat Cave Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Bat Cave Road
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Turn right onto Blazing Star Trail
1605 ft · 1 min · Blazing Star Trail
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Turn left onto Grass Creek Road
967 ft · 43 sec · Grass Creek Road
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Continue on Bluebell Drive
140 m · 20 sec · Bluebell Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cross Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Comfort and Garden Ridge. Straight-line distance: 42.69 mi (68.7 km).
#1 Comfort
Sense of physical or psychological ease; state of being comfortable and free from stress
| Population | 2,363 |
| Coordinates | 29.9677100, -98.9050300 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden Ridge
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,266 |
| Coordinates | 29.6346700, -98.3052900 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden Ridge (-98.30529, 29.63467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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