Cities Near New Braunfels
Cities near New Braunfels, Texas: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including San Marcos, San Antonio, Austin. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to New Braunfels, Texas is San Marcos, about 17 mi (27 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | 17 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Antonio | 29 mi / 47 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Austin | 45 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cedar Park | 58 mi / 94 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pflugerville | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Georgetown | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Victoria | 92 mi / 148 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Killeen | 101 mi / 162 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Temple | 107 mi / 172 km | 2 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bryan | 124 mi / 200 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from New Braunfels
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: San Marcos, San Antonio, Austin, Cedar Park, Pflugerville. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from New Braunfels
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Killeen, Temple, Bryan. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near New Braunfels include San Marcos, San Antonio, Austin, Cedar Park, Pflugerville. The closest is San Marcos, about 17 miles (27 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.