How far is Cienegas Terrace, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Cienegas Terrace, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 02h 47m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cienegas Terrace and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cienegas Terrace and San Antonio.
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Start on Mesa Drive
1820 ft · 1 min · Mesa Drive
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Turn left onto Park Drive
1691 ft · 1 min · Park Drive
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Turn left onto Cienegas Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cienegas Road
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Continue on Lionel Martinez Boulevard
2315 ft · 2 min · Lionel Martinez Boulevard
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Continue on Avenue T
125 m · 23 sec · Avenue T
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Turn right onto West Gibbs Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Gibbs Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
5.5 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90 East
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Merge slight left onto US 90
24.5 mi · 28 min · US 90
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Continue on East US Highway 90
37.5 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 90
37.7 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 35, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin, Laredo
1263 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West, I 35 North, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin
2085 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
2385 ft · 34 sec · 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 Cienegas Terrace 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.
East US Highway 90
Continue on East US Highway 90
37.7 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Cienegas Terrace 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 Cienegas Terrace to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Uvalde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Cienegas Terrace and 78.9 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Cienegas Terrace and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Uvalde
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 Uvalde.
Del Rio
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cienegas Terrace and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 147.54 mi (237.44 km).
#1 Cienegas Terrace
Census designated place
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 29.3674500, -100.9437100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.97 | $41.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.48 | $50.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
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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