How far is Wimberley, TX from San Marcos, TX?

The driving distance from Wimberley, TX to San Marcos, TX is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.93 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.28 mi
19.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.28 mi
Kilometers
19.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.93 mi
Kilometers
24.02 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Marcos
Thu, Oct 15, 1:17 PM CDT
Return by in Wimberley
Thu, Oct 15, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wimberley
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive San Marcos
Thu, Oct 15, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wimberley
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodcreek
TX

City in Hays County, Texas, United States

From Wimberley
7.5 mi
00h 13m
To San Marcos
7.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wimberley and San Marcos.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wimberley and San Marcos.

  1. 1

    Start on Ranch Road 12

    904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    11.6 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Ranch Road 12

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Ranch Road 12

  4. 4

    Continue on Oscar Smith Avenue

    648 ft · 13 sec · Oscar Smith Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Moore Street

    1527 ft · 40 sec · Moore Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Hopkins Street

    1110 ft · 30 sec · West Hopkins Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fredericksburg Street

    125 m · 20 sec · Fredericksburg Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Hutchison Street

    120 m · 22 sec · West Hutchison Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Guadalupe Street

    105 m · 7 sec · North Guadalupe Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Guadalupe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wimberley and San Marcos.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Ranch Road 12
2.44 mi · 16%
Moore Street
0.29 mi · 2%
West Hopkins Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Ranch Road 12
0.17 mi · 1%
Oscar Smith Avenue
0.12 mi · 1%
Fredericksburg Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

11.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodcreek
00h 13m from Wimberley
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wimberley and Mostly Sunny near San Marcos.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wimberley to San Marcos?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 Wimberley and 7.5 miles from San Marcos.

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 7:34 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 Wimberley and Mostly Sunny near San Marcos.

Stop Ideas Near Woodcreek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodcreek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodcreek.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

24 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

43 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

76 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

90 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wimberley and San Marcos. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.77 km).

Wimberley

#1 Wimberley

City in Texas

Population3,422
Coordinates29.9974400, -98.0986200
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
San Marcos

#2 San Marcos

The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.

Population66,350
Coordinates29.8832700, -97.9413900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Ranch Road 12 (-98.098627, 29.997432)
End: North Guadalupe Street (-97.941488, 29.883257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.07
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wimberley and San Marcos. The current time is 12:49:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.