San Marcos is located along interstate 35 I-35 in between Austin and San Antonio.
From Austin, take I-35 South about 23 miles. You can take exits 206-204 to access the town. The university is on the West right side of I-35 coming from the direction of Austin.
From San Antonio, take I-35 North approximately 46 miles. You may take exits 204 thru 206 to access the town. Texas State University and the town square are on the West left side of the freeway coming from San Antonio.
Notably, San Marcos is a popular shopping destination, as it hosts large outlet malls South of the town about 5 miles, in the direction of San Antonio. You cannot miss them from I-35 on the East side of the freeway.
To get to San Marcos fromHouston, take IH-10 west to Luling exit 632, about two hours, turn right on to SH-80 and go through Luling. Continue on SH-80 north the designated highway turns left, just after the railroad tracks. Beware of the speed traps in Martindale, just before San Marcos.
