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

The driving distance from Cuero, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.76 mi
01h 42m
Flight
76.11 mi
122.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.11 mi
Kilometers
122.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.76 mi
Kilometers
147.68 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, May 26, 12:53 AM CDT
Return by in Cuero
Tue, May 26, 2:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuero
2026-05-25T23:11
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, May 26, 12:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuero
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Stockdale
TX

City in Wilson County, Texas, United States

From Cuero
43.2 mi
00h 51m
To San Antonio
48.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
87°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    70 m · 10 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Esplanade Street

    1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Heaton Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · West Heaton Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Roland Avenue

    3196 ft · 1 min · Roland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 10 West, US 90 West

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281: Corpus Christi, Johnson City

    644 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 37 North, US 281 North: Johnson City

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Heaton Street
3.86 mi · 4%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.64 mi · 2%
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.23 mi · 1%
East Commerce Street
0.9 mi · 1%
South Esplanade Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Roland Avenue
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

76.2 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockdale
00h 51m from Cuero
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cuero and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuero to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Stockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Cuero and 48.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cuero and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Stockdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stockdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stockdale.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

54 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

71 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

116 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuero and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 76.11 mi (122.48 km).

Cuero

#1 Cuero

City in Texas, United States

Population8,225
Coordinates29.0938700, -97.2891600
Altitude56
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: US 87 (-97.289319, 29.093546)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.26 L · about $12.24
Round trip
$24.49
6.48 gal · 24.52 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.24 $24.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.78 $27.55
Premium $4.59 $14.87 $29.75
Diesel $3.99 $12.94 $25.87

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuero and San Antonio. The current time is 23:11:27.

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.