How far is Canyon Lake, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Canyon Lake, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon Lake and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Lake and San Antonio.
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Start on Sherwood Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Sherwood Drive
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Continue on Canyon Lake Drive
2387 ft · 2 min · Canyon Lake Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
155 m · 26 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
528 ft · 24 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Turn left onto Lighthouse Drive
1106 ft · 49 sec · Lighthouse Drive
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Continue on Oblate Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oblate Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cranes Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cranes Mill Road
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Turn right onto Startz Road
2182 ft · 1 min · Startz Road
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Turn right onto FM 3159
5.8 mi · 10 min · FM 3159
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Turn right onto State Highway 46 West
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 46 West
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Turn left
525 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
933 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 281 North
5.5 mi · 6 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 Canyon Lake and San Antonio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canyon Lake and Partly Sunny then 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 Canyon Lake to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Timberwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Canyon Lake and 22.1 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Canyon Lake and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Timberwood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Schertz EMS
City of Live Oak
City of Shavano Park - Municipal Court
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Timberwood Park.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canyon Lake and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 34.12 mi (54.91 km).
#1 Canyon Lake
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 21,262 |
| Coordinates | 29.8752200, -98.2625100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
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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