How far is Fredericksburg, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Fredericksburg, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 01h 11m.
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 Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fredericksburg and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg and San Antonio.
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Start on North Adams Street
29 m · 10 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2055 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
20.2 mi · 23 min · South US Highway 87
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
27.2 mi · 28 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 Fredericksburg 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.
I 10 East
Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
27.2 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fredericksburg and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fredericksburg to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Boerne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Fredericksburg and 35 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.33 one way or $18.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fredericksburg and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Boerne
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 Boerne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredericksburg and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 63.03 mi (101.43 km).
#1 Fredericksburg
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.2752000, -98.8719800 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
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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