How far is Fredericksburg, TX from Bracken, TX?
The driving distance from Fredericksburg, TX to Bracken, TX is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 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 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 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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fredericksburg and Bracken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg and Bracken.
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Start on North Adams Street
29 m · 10 sec · North Adams 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 South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
20.2 mi · 23 min · South US Highway 87
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
27.2 mi · 28 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
1894 ft · 38 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 2252
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Turn right onto Bracken Drive
1417 ft · 1 min · 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 Fredericksburg and Bracken.
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 East
Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
27.2 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.
Sunny leaving Fredericksburg and Mostly Clear near Bracken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fredericksburg to Bracken?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 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?
Boerne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Fredericksburg and 36.7 miles from Bracken.
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 16.9 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.79 one way or $19.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fredericksburg and Mostly Clear near Bracken.
Stop Ideas Near Boerne
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 Boerne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredericksburg and Bracken. Straight-line distance: 56.57 mi (91.04 km).
#1 Fredericksburg
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.2752000, -98.8719800 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 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 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
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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