How far is San Antonio, TX from Brushy Creek, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Brushy Creek, TX is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 01h 58m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Brushy Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Brushy Creek.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 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
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
16.2 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: Round Rock Avenue
1 km · 60 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
910 ft · 18 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto Round Rock Avenue
142 m · 11 sec · Round Rock Avenue
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto O'Connor Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · O'Connor Drive
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Turn right onto Great Oaks Drive
1778 ft · 49 sec · Great Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto Stonebridge Drive
1690 ft · 50 sec · Stonebridge Drive
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Turn right onto Stoney Hill
123 m · 11 sec · Stoney Hill
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Hill
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Brushy Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brushy Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Brushy Creek?
The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 50.6 miles from San Antonio and 50.5 miles from Brushy Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.49 one way or $26.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brushy Creek.
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 San Antonio and Brushy Creek. Straight-line distance: 87.76 mi (141.24 km).
#1 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brushy Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 21,764 |
| Coordinates | 30.5135300, -97.7397300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brushy Creek (-97.73973, 30.51353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.18 | $30.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.26 | $28.51 |
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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