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

The driving distance from Jourdanton, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.03 mi
00h 47m
Flight
35.11 mi
56.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.11 mi
Kilometers
56.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.03 mi
Kilometers
61.21 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 30, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Jourdanton
Thu, Apr 30, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jourdanton
2026-04-30T03:16
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 30, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jourdanton
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
Sandy Oaks
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States of America

From Jourdanton
21.1 mi
00h 23m
To San Antonio
17 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zanderson Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · Zanderson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    722 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East State Highway 97

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road

    792 ft · 24 sec · I-37 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 North

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.2 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

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

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jourdanton 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 37 North
31.4 mi · 82%
Oak Street
4.73 mi · 12%
East State Highway 97
3.53 mi · 9%
East Commerce Street
0.9 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.7 mi · 2%
Commerce Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 37 North

Merge slight left

31.2 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
35.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Oaks
00h 23m from Jourdanton
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Jourdanton and Slight 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 Jourdanton to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Sandy Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Jourdanton and 17 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jourdanton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Sandy Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sandy Oaks, 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 Sandy Oaks.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

27 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

90 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jourdanton and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 35.11 mi (56.51 km).

Jourdanton

#1 Jourdanton

City in Texas, USA

Population4,436
Coordinates28.9180300, -98.5464100
Altitude140
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: Zanderson Avenue (-98.54625, 28.918122)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.08 L · about $5.06
Round trip
$10.13
2.68 gal · 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.06 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.59 $6.15 $12.30
Diesel $3.99 $5.35 $10.70

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jourdanton and San Antonio. The current time is 03:16:31.

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.