How far is Leon Valley, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Leon Valley, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leon Valley and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leon Valley and San Antonio.
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Start on Bandera Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Bandera Road
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Continue on Culebra Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Culebra Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10, US 87
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway
1889 ft · 27 sec · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2582 ft · 56 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 Leon Valley 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.
Bandera Road
Start on Bandera Road
5.82 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Leon Valley 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 Leon Valley to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Balcones Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Leon Valley and 7 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leon Valley and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Balcones Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
District 4 City Council Office
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Balcones Heights.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leon Valley and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 8.99 mi (14.46 km).
#1 Leon Valley
City in Texas
| Population | 12,301 |
| Coordinates | 29.4952300, -98.6186300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
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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