How far is Carrizo Springs, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Carrizo Springs, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrizo Springs and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrizo Springs and San Antonio.
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Start on Peña Street
1125 ft · 21 sec · Peña Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 1st Street
698 ft · 13 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Nopal Street
43.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min · East Nopal Street
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Turn left onto I-35 Access Road East
650 ft · 18 sec · I-35 Access Road East
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Take the ramp slight left
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
60.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
619 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto South Laredo Street
2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street
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Continue on South Santa Rosa Street
2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street
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Turn right onto Dolorosa Street
1445 ft · 33 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 Carrizo Springs and San Antonio.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
60.4 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carrizo Springs 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 Carrizo Springs to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Pearsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Carrizo Springs and 58.4 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrizo Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Pearsall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearsall.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrizo Springs and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 103.5 mi (166.57 km).
#1 Carrizo Springs
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 5,221 |
| Coordinates | 28.5219300, -99.8606100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.41 | $32.82 |
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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