How far is Laguna Heights, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Laguna Heights, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Jim Wells County, Texas, United States
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 Laguna Heights and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Heights and San Antonio.
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Start on Washington Street
10 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Ocean Boulevard
15.9 mi · 22 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on Texas State Highway 100
4.2 mi · 5 min · Texas State Highway 100
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Continue on State Highway 100
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100
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Turn right onto North Frontage Road
791 ft · 16 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
99.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight right
623 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto FM 772
1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772
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Turn straight onto South 6th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West King Avenue
14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street
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Continue straight
1199 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit straight
68.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South
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Turn left onto East Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto 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 Laguna Heights and San Antonio.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
U.S. Highway 77
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
99.5 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Laguna Heights and 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 Laguna Heights to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Premont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.8 miles from Laguna Heights and 143.5 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.90 one way or $75.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Laguna Heights and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Premont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kingsville Water Department
Kleberg County District Clerk’s Office
K. C. Hall Of Alice
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Premont.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna Heights and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 243.16 mi (391.33 km).
#1 Laguna Heights
Place in Cameron County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,488 |
| Coordinates | 26.0800800, -97.2538600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.90 | $75.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.65 | $85.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.05 | $92.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.05 | $80.10 |
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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