How far is Alamo Heights, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Alamo Heights, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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 Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamo Heights and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo Heights and San Antonio.
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Start on Blue Bonnet Boulevard
60 m · 16 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard
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Turn left onto Broadway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto East Travis Street
2176 ft · 60 sec · East Travis Street
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Turn left onto North Flores Street
807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street
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Continue on Military Plaza
119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo Heights and San Antonio.
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.
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
4.45 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Alamo Heights and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamo Heights to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Olmos Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Alamo Heights and 4.2 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Alamo Heights and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Olmos Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
District 4 City Council Office
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olmos Park.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamo Heights and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 4.52 mi (7.28 km).
#1 Alamo Heights
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,668 |
| Coordinates | 29.4849500, -98.4658500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
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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