How far is Wimberley, TX from New Braunfels, TX?
The driving distance from Wimberley, TX to New Braunfels, TX is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wimberley and New Braunfels.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wimberley and New Braunfels.
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Start on Ranch Road 12
904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12
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Turn slight right
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn slight right
78 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Interstate 35
1.3 km · 1 min · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
13.5 mi · 14 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 725: Seguin Avenue, Lake McQueeney
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 North
110 m · 7 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn right onto South Seguin Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Seguin Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Main Plaza
792 ft · 27 sec · Main Plaza
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Plaza
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wimberley and New Braunfels.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
15.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Wimberley and Sunny near New Braunfels.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wimberley to New Braunfels?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
San Marcos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Wimberley and 15.8 miles from New Braunfels.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wimberley and Sunny near New Braunfels.
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 Wimberley and New Braunfels. Straight-line distance: 20.4 mi (32.83 km).
#1 Wimberley
City in Texas
| Population | 3,422 |
| Coordinates | 29.9974400, -98.0986200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Braunfels
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
| Population | 95,534 |
| Coordinates | 29.7030000, -98.1244500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Braunfels (-98.12445, 29.703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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