How far is New Braunfels, TX from Wimberley, TX?
The driving distance from New Braunfels, TX to Wimberley, TX is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Braunfels and Wimberley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Braunfels and Wimberley.
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Start on Main Plaza
35 m · 4 sec · Main Plaza
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Exit the rotary onto East San Antonio Street
2599 ft · 1 min · East San Antonio Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Avenue
639 ft · 22 sec · South Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Common Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · Common Street
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Turn left onto FM 306
7.8 mi · 14 min · FM 306
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Turn right onto Purgatory Road
6.6 mi · 11 min · Purgatory Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road 32
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ranch Road 32
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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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 New Braunfels 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.
FM 306
Turn left onto FM 306
7.8 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving New Braunfels and Sunny near Wimberley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Braunfels to Wimberley?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Canyon Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from New Braunfels and 12.5 miles from Wimberley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Braunfels and Sunny near Wimberley.
Stop Ideas Near Canyon Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
New Braunfels City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canyon Lake.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Braunfels and Wimberley. Straight-line distance: 20.4 mi (32.83 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 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
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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