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

The driving distance from Hondo, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
41.53 mi
00h 43m
Flight
39.36 mi
63.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.36 mi
Kilometers
63.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.53 mi
Kilometers
66.83 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, May 27, 11:51 PM CDT
Return by in Hondo
Thu, May 28, 12:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hondo
2026-05-27T23:08
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, May 27, 11:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hondo
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
La Coste
TX

City in Medina County, Texas, United States

From Hondo
20.6 mi
00h 21m
To San Antonio
20.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 27 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 27 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East

  3. 3

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 35, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin, Laredo

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West, I 35 North, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin

    2085 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    2385 ft · 34 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street

    619 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Laredo Street

    2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Santa Rosa Street

    2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dolorosa Street

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Dolorosa Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 61%
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.2 mi · 29%
South Pan Am Expressway
0.99 mi · 2%
19th Street
0.96 mi · 2%
I 10 West
0.63 mi · 2%
South Santa Rosa Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 90 East

Continue on US Highway 90 East

25.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Coste
00h 21m from Hondo
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hondo and Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

La Coste is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Hondo and 20.9 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hondo and Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near La Coste

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Coste, 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 La Coste.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

34 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

106 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hondo and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 39.36 mi (63.34 km).

Hondo

#1 Hondo

City in Texas, United States

Population9,492
Coordinates29.3474600, -99.1414200
Altitude272
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 90 (-99.14143, 29.347599)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $4.59 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $3.99 $5.87 $11.74

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Hondo and San Antonio. The current time is 23:08:43.

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.