How far is Fair Oaks Ranch, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Fair Oaks Ranch, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Oaks Ranch and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Oaks Ranch and San Antonio.
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Start on Cibolo Valley
146 m · 24 sec · Cibolo Valley
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Turn right onto Battle Intense
2923 ft · 2 min · Battle Intense
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Turn right onto Hansel Drive
543 ft · 26 sec · Hansel Drive
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Turn right onto Fair Oaks Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Fair Oaks Parkway
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2582 ft · 56 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 Fair Oaks Ranch and San Antonio.
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.
Interstate 10 West
Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fair Oaks Ranch 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 Fair Oaks Ranch to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Shavano Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Fair Oaks Ranch and 13.7 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fair Oaks Ranch and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Shavano Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Fair Oaks Ranch City Office
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shavano Park.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fair Oaks Ranch and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 23.98 mi (38.59 km).
#1 Fair Oaks Ranch
City in the U.
| Population | 10,345 |
| Coordinates | 29.7457800, -98.6433600 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
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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