How far is Cibolo, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Cibolo, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.4 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.64 mi
30 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.64 mi
Kilometers
30 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.4 mi
Kilometers
42.49 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM CDT
Return by in Cibolo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cibolo
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cibolo
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
Kirby
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Cibolo
10.6 mi
00h 18m
To San Antonio
15.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cibolo and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1277 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto John E Peterson Boulevard

    9.2 mi · 15 min · John E Peterson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Seguin Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Old Seguin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast Loop 410

    644 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Loop 410

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Binz-Engleman Road

    157 m · 21 sec · Binz-Engleman Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    1608 ft · 32 sec · Interstate 35 North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cibolo 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John E Peterson Boulevard
9.19 mi · 35%
North Pan Am Expressway
4.54 mi · 17%
North Main Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
Interstate 35 North
0.3 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.24 mi · 1%
I 35 South
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John E Peterson Boulevard

Turn straight onto John E Peterson Boulevard

9.19 mi · 00h 15m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirby
00h 18m from Cibolo
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cibolo 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 Cibolo to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 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?

Kirby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Cibolo and 15.8 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cibolo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Kirby

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 Kirby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 9.4 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 Kirby.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

10 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cibolo and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 18.64 mi (30 km).

Cibolo

#1 Cibolo

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States

Population33,465
Coordinates29.5616200, -98.2269600
Altitude213
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 Main Street (-98.227079, 29.561565)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.95 $7.91
Premium $4.59 $4.27 $8.54
Diesel $3.99 $3.71 $7.43

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cibolo and San Antonio. The current time is 20:25:35.

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.