How far is Lakehills, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Lakehills, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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 Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakehills and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakehills and San Antonio.
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Start on Upland Drive
2655 ft · 2 min · Upland Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road 37
1.6 km · 1 min · Park Road 37
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Turn right onto FM 1283
5.2 mi · 8 min · FM 1283
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At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 1283
6.5 mi · 8 min · FM 1283
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Continue on FM 471 North
3.5 mi · 4 min · FM 471 North
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Continue on Culebra Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Culebra Road
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Turn right onto Westwood Loop
1.2 km · 2 min · Westwood Loop
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Turn left onto Alamo Ranch Parkway
45 m · 3 sec · Alamo Ranch Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Stotzer Freeway
11 mi · 13 min · Stotzer Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 35, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin, Laredo
1263 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West, I 35 North, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin
2085 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
2385 ft · 34 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
619 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto South Laredo Street
2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street
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Continue on South Santa Rosa Street
2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street
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Turn right onto Dolorosa Street
1445 ft · 33 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 Lakehills 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.
Stotzer Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Stotzer Freeway
11 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Lakehills 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 Lakehills to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Helotes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Lakehills and 19.5 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakehills and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Helotes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
San Antonio Municipal Records
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Helotes.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakehills and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 29.76 mi (47.9 km).
#1 Lakehills
Census designated place
| Population | 5,150 |
| Coordinates | 29.6046700, -98.9430900 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
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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