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

The driving distance from Garden Ridge, TX to Comfort, TX is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
53.26 mi
01h 03m
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
53.26 mi
Kilometers
85.71 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Comfort
Mon, Aug 24, 2:37 PM CDT
Return by in Garden Ridge
Mon, Aug 24, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garden Ridge
2026-08-24T13:33
Arrive Comfort
Mon, Aug 24, 2:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garden Ridge
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 Garden Ridge
26.7 mi
00h 31m
To Comfort
26.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
102°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
101°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 Garden Ridge and Comfort.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bluebell Drive

    140 m · 20 sec · Bluebell Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Grass Creek Road

    2124 ft · 2 min · Grass Creek Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Garden Ridge Drive

    1394 ft · 1 min · Garden Ridge Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bat Cave Road

    2624 ft · 2 min · Bat Cave Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 2252

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

  6. 6

    Continue on Nacogdoches Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Nacogdoches Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Loop 1604 East

    1325 ft · 29 sec · North Loop 1604 East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1604 West

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Anderson Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    29.9 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business: Comfort

    852 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 87 South

  18. 18

    Continue on Front Street

    2503 ft · 48 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 87

    804 ft · 15 sec · US Highway 87

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Avenue A

    74 m · 12 sec · Avenue A

  21. 21

    Turn left

    123 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
31.2 mi · 59%
Anderson Loop
14.7 mi · 28%
Farm-to-Market Road 2252
1.83 mi · 3%
Nacogdoches Road
1.64 mi · 3%
US Highway 87 South
0.66 mi · 1%
Bat Cave Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

29.9 mi · 00h 31m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross Mountain
00h 31m from Garden Ridge
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Garden Ridge and Sunny near Comfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 26.7 miles from Garden Ridge and 26.6 miles from Comfort.

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 10.6 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 7.9 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 13.7 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 8.1 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 Garden Ridge and Comfort. Straight-line distance: 42.69 mi (68.7 km).

Garden Ridge

#1 Garden Ridge

City in Comal County, Texas, United States

Population4,266
Coordinates29.6346700, -98.3052900
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
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#2 Comfort

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

Population2,363
Coordinates29.9677100, -98.9050300
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: Garden Ridge (-98.30529, 29.63467)
End: Comfort (-98.90503, 29.96771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.21
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.10 $14.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.99 $15.99
Premium $4.59 $8.63 $17.26
Diesel $3.99 $7.51 $15.01

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 Garden Ridge and Comfort. The current time is 13:33:46.

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.