How far is Wimberley, TX from Buda, TX?
The driving distance from Wimberley, TX to Buda, TX is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
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City in Hays County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wimberley and Buda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wimberley and Buda.
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Start on Ranch Road 12
904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12
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Continue on Old Kyle Road
2161 ft · 1 min · Old Kyle Road
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Turn left onto Ranch to Market Road 3237
3.8 mi · 6 min · Ranch to Market Road 3237
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Continue on Ranch Road 3237
5.2 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 3237
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ranch Road 150 West
26 m · 2 sec · Ranch Road 150 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Ranch Road 150 West
6.5 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 150 West
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Turn left onto Jack C Hays Trail
6.1 mi · 9 min · Jack C Hays Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2705 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wimberley and Buda.
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 150 West
Exit the roundabout onto Ranch Road 150 West
6.54 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wimberley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wimberley to Buda?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Mountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Wimberley and 11.4 miles from Buda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wimberley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buda.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain City
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 Mountain City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wimberley and Buda. Straight-line distance: 16.6 mi (26.71 km).
#1 Wimberley
City in Texas
| Population | 3,422 |
| Coordinates | 29.9974400, -98.0986200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buda
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,544 |
| Coordinates | 30.0852100, -97.8402800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-97.840236, 30.085083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
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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