How far is Garden Ridge, TX from Wimberley, TX?
The driving distance from Garden Ridge, TX to Wimberley, TX is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 00m.
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.
Census-designated place in Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden Ridge and Wimberley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden Ridge and Wimberley.
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Start on Bluebell Drive
1085 ft · 53 sec · Bluebell Drive
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Turn left onto Timber Rose
599 ft · 29 sec · Timber Rose
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Turn right onto Teakwood Drive
779 ft · 36 sec · Teakwood Drive
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Turn right onto Natural Bridge Caverns Road
3 mi · 5 min · Natural Bridge Caverns Road
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Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
2479 ft · 42 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
132 m · 9 sec · Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
9.2 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
14.7 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 12: Wimberley
995 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1284 ft · 33 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn left onto East Wonder World Drive
3.7 mi · 6 min · East Wonder World Drive
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Continue on Ranch Road 12
11.6 mi · 17 min · Ranch Road 12
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Turn slight left onto Ranch Road 12
904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ranch Road 12
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden Ridge and Wimberley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
14.7 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Garden Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Wimberley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden Ridge to Wimberley?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Lake Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Garden Ridge and 23 miles from Wimberley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garden Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Wimberley.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Dunlap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
City of Seguin
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Dunlap.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden Ridge and Wimberley. Straight-line distance: 27.96 mi (45 km).
#1 Garden Ridge
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,266 |
| Coordinates | 29.6346700, -98.3052900 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wimberley
City in Texas
| Population | 3,422 |
| Coordinates | 29.9974400, -98.0986200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wimberley (-98.09862, 29.99744)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $3.84 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
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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