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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.78 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.76 mi
47.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.76 mi
Kilometers
47.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.78 mi
Kilometers
62.41 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Mon, Jun 1, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in Lakehills
Tue, Jun 2, 12:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakehills
2026-06-01T22:55
Arrive San Antonio
Mon, Jun 1, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakehills
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
Helotes
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Lakehills
19.3 mi
00h 26m
To San Antonio
19.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Upland Drive

    2655 ft · 2 min · Upland Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road 37

    1.6 km · 1 min · Park Road 37

  3. 3

    Turn right onto FM 1283

    5.2 mi · 8 min · FM 1283

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 1283

    6.5 mi · 8 min · FM 1283

  5. 5

    Continue on FM 471 North

    3.5 mi · 4 min · FM 471 North

  6. 6

    Continue on Culebra Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Culebra Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westwood Loop

    1.2 km · 2 min · Westwood Loop

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Alamo Ranch Parkway

    45 m · 3 sec · Alamo Ranch Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Stotzer Freeway

    11 mi · 13 min · Stotzer Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

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

    2085 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    2385 ft · 34 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

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

    619 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Laredo Street

    2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Santa Rosa Street

    2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dolorosa Street

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Dolorosa Street

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FM 1283
11.6 mi · 30%
Stotzer Freeway
11 mi · 28%
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.68 mi · 9%
Culebra Road
3.6 mi · 9%
FM 471 North
3.47 mi · 9%
South Pan Am Expressway
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helotes
00h 26m from Lakehills
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Helotes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

Cohen for San Antonio City Council

Helotes
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Social club,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

San Antonio Municipal Records

San Antonio , TX
719 S Santa Rosa Ave, San Antonio, TX 78204
Rating 3.7/5 10 reviews City government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Helotes.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

27 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

80 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

118 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakehills and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 29.76 mi (47.9 km).

Lakehills

#1 Lakehills

Census designated place

Population5,150
Coordinates29.6046700, -98.9430900
Altitude374
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: Upland Drive (-98.942852, 29.604794)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.35
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakehills and San Antonio. The current time is 22:55:38.

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.