How far is Bulverde, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Bulverde, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bulverde and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bulverde and San Antonio.
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Start on Bulverde Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bulverde Road
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Turn right
39 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp right
782 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
660 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 281 North
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 281 North
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown
797 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, The Alamo, Visitor Information Center
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Commerce Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto 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 Bulverde 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.
US 281 HOV Lane
Merge slight right
14.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bulverde and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bulverde to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Hill Country Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Bulverde and 13.2 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bulverde and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Hill Country Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
Helotes City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hill Country Village.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bulverde and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 22.23 mi (35.77 km).
#1 Bulverde
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 29.7438300, -98.4530700 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
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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