How far is Wells Branch, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Wells Branch, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 41m.
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 Wells Branch and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells Branch and San Antonio.
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Start on Quiet Wood Drive
95 m · 19 sec · Quiet Wood Drive
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Turn left onto Alpha Collier Drive
772 ft · 35 sec · Alpha Collier Drive
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Turn right onto Wells Port Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Wells Port Drive
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Turn left onto Wells Branch Parkway
2302 ft · 56 sec · Wells Branch Parkway
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35
3211 ft · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
695 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
9.4 mi · 11 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street
49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street
34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue
2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West Travis Street
68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street
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Turn left onto North Flores Street
807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street
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Continue on Military Plaza
119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells Branch and San Antonio.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 00h 55m
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 Cloudy leaving Wells Branch and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wells Branch to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 46.6 miles from Wells Branch and 47.2 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wells Branch and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near San Marcos
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
San Marcos Rec Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
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 Wells Branch and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 85.8 mi (138.08 km).
#1 Wells Branch
Census designated place
| Population | 12,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.4460400, -97.6794500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.07 | $28.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.20 | $30.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
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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