How far is New Braunfels, TX from Lockhart, TX?
The driving distance from New Braunfels, TX to Lockhart, TX is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
The most populous city in Hays County, 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 New Braunfels and Lockhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Braunfels and Lockhart.
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Start on Main Plaza
711 ft · 25 sec · Main Plaza
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Exit the rotary onto South Seguin Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Seguin Avenue
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Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1371 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
15.4 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 80 East, TX 142 East, TX 21 East: Bastrop, Luling, Bobcat Stadium
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn slight right
663 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 80
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 142
8.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 142
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Continue on West San Antonio Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West San Antonio Street
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Continue on East San Antonio Street
788 ft · 29 sec · East San Antonio Street
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Braunfels and Lockhart.
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
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
15.4 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 New Braunfels and Mostly Sunny near Lockhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Braunfels to Lockhart?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
San Marcos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from New Braunfels and 17.9 miles from Lockhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Braunfels and Mostly Sunny near Lockhart.
Stop Ideas Near San Marcos
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 San Marcos.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Braunfels and Lockhart. Straight-line distance: 30.01 mi (48.29 km).
#1 New Braunfels
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
| Population | 95,534 |
| Coordinates | 29.7030000, -98.1244500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lockhart
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 14,069 |
| Coordinates | 29.8849400, -97.6700000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lockhart (-97.67, 29.88494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
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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