How far is Castle Hills, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Castle Hills, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.09 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.99 mi
11.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.99 mi
Kilometers
11.25 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.09 mi
Kilometers
16.24 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, May 31, 1:15 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Hills
Sun, May 31, 1:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Hills
2026-05-31T01:01
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, May 31, 1:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Castle Hills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Olmos Park
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Castle Hills
4 mi
00h 07m
To San Antonio
6.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Hills and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Hills and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on South Gardenview Drive

    57 m · 8 sec · South Gardenview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest Military Highway

    1649 ft · 48 sec · Northwest Military Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Loop 410

    2089 ft · 44 sec · Northwest Loop 410

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Loop 410

    1321 ft · 26 sec · Northwest Loop 410

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Loop 410

    816 ft · 21 sec · Northwest Loop 410

  6. 6

    Turn right onto San Pedro Avenue

    6 mi · 10 min · San Pedro Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Navarro Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Hills and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
138.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Pedro Avenue
6.04 mi · 60%
Northwest Loop 410
0.8 mi · 8%
North Main Avenue
0.41 mi · 4%
Northwest Military Highway
0.31 mi · 3%
North Flores Street
0.15 mi · 2%
Military Plaza
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

San Pedro Avenue

Turn right onto San Pedro Avenue

6.04 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olmos Park
00h 07m from Castle Hills
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Castle Hills and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Hills to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 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 4 miles from Castle Hills and 6.1 miles from San Antonio.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Castle Hills and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Olmos Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Olmos Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

District 4 City Council Office

San Antonio , TX
5102 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews Local government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olmos Park.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

7 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

69 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

113 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Hills and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 6.99 mi (11.25 km).

Castle Hills

#1 Castle Hills

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population4,448
Coordinates29.5232900, -98.5164100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
San Antonio

#2 San Antonio

The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.

Population1,567,118
Coordinates29.4241200, -98.4936300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: South Gardenview Drive (-98.516281, 29.523135)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.35 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.72
0.72 gal · 2.7 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.36 $2.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.53 $3.06
Premium $4.59 $1.65 $3.31
Diesel $3.99 $1.44 $2.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Hills and San Antonio. The current time is 01:01:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.