How far is Lakeside, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Lakeside, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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 Gonzales County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and San Antonio.
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Start on Lakeside Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1863 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Boothe Drive
1844 ft · 52 sec · Boothe Drive
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Continue on South McCarty Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South McCarty Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 90A
7.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 90A
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Turn right onto State Highway 71
9.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left onto I-10 Service Road
136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
92.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
790 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi · 7 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 Lakeside and San Antonio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-10 Service Road
Merge slight left
92.8 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeside 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 Lakeside to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Waelder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Lakeside and 71.9 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeside and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Waelder
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 Waelder.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 130.55 mi (210.1 km).
#1 Lakeside
Town in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,586 |
| Coordinates | 29.5649600, -96.3288500 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.05 | $38.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.12 | $40.25 |
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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