How far is Lago Vista, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Lago Vista, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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.
A city in Hays County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lago Vista and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lago Vista and San Antonio.
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Start on Park Drive
2398 ft · 2 min · Park Drive
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Continue on Park Drive
667 ft · 29 sec · Park Drive
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Continue on Park Drive
21 m · 6 sec · Park Drive
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Turn left onto Lohman Ford Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lohman Ford Road
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Turn right onto RM 1431
7.5 mi · 11 min · RM 1431
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Continue on West Whitestone Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · West Whitestone Boulevard
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Turn left onto West New Hope Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · West New Hope Drive
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Turn slight right
51 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bagdad Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bagdad Road
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Turn left onto West Whitestone Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · West Whitestone Boulevard
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Continue on East Whitestone Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · East Whitestone Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward 183A Toll South: Austin
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · 183A Toll Road
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: San Antonio
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street
49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street
34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue
2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West Travis Street
68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street
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Turn left onto North Flores Street
807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street
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Continue on Military Plaza
119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
100 m · 8 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 Lago Vista 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.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lago Vista and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lago Vista to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Kyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Lago Vista and 57.7 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lago Vista and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Kyle
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 Kyle.
San Marcos Station
Austin
Taylor
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lago Vista and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 77.71 mi (125.07 km).
#1 Lago Vista
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,943 |
| Coordinates | 30.4602000, -97.9883500 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.34 | $30.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.26 | $34.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
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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