How far is San Marcos, TX from Wimberley, TX?
The driving distance from San Marcos, TX to Wimberley, TX is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Marcos and Wimberley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Marcos and Wimberley.
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Start on North Guadalupe Street
23 m · 6 sec · North Guadalupe Street
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Turn right onto West Hopkins Street
1510 ft · 36 sec · West Hopkins Street
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Turn right onto Moore Street
1527 ft · 33 sec · Moore Street
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Turn straight onto Oscar Smith Avenue
648 ft · 13 sec · Oscar Smith Avenue
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Continue on Old Ranch Road 12
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Ranch Road 12
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Turn right onto 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 San Marcos 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.
Ranch Road 12
Turn right onto Ranch Road 12
11.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Marcos 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 San Marcos to Wimberley?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Woodcreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from San Marcos and 7.5 miles from Wimberley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Marcos and Mostly Sunny near Wimberley.
Stop Ideas Near Woodcreek
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 Woodcreek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Marcos and Wimberley. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.77 km).
#1 San Marcos
The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.
| Population | 66,350 |
| Coordinates | 29.8832700, -97.9413900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
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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