How far is Spring Branch, TX from Bracken, TX?
The driving distance from Spring Branch, TX to Bracken, TX is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Branch and Bracken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Branch and Bracken.
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Start on Spring Branch Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Spring Branch Road
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Turn right onto US Highway 281
11.7 mi · 14 min · US Highway 281
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
6.3 mi · 7 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2252: Nacogdoches Road
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 East
1487 ft · 30 sec · North Loop 1604 East
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Turn left onto Nacogdoches Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nacogdoches Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2252
1894 ft · 38 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 2252
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Turn right onto Bracken Drive
1417 ft · 1 min · Bracken Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bracken Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Branch and Bracken.
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.
US Highway 281
Turn right onto US Highway 281
11.7 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Spring Branch and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bracken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Branch to Bracken?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Timberwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Spring Branch and 15.3 miles from Bracken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Spring Branch and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bracken.
Stop Ideas Near Timberwood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Castle Hills
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Timberwood Park.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Branch and Bracken. Straight-line distance: 20.33 mi (32.72 km).
#1 Spring Branch
Human settlement in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 270 |
| Coordinates | 29.8899400, -98.4253000 |
| Altitude | 340 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bracken
Bracken is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.6099500, -98.3211200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bracken (-98.32112, 29.60995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.49 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $4.73 | $9.45 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
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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