How far is Manchaca, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Manchaca, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 01h 18m.
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.
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
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 Manchaca and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchaca and San Antonio.
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Start on Menchaca Road
31 m · 9 sec · Menchaca Road
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Turn left onto West FM 1626
2.4 mi · 4 min · West FM 1626
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Interstate 35
77 m · 5 sec · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
910 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
37.2 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street
49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street
34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue
2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West Travis Street
68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street
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Turn left onto North Flores Street
807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street
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Continue on 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 Manchaca 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.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
37.2 mi · 00h 40m
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 Manchaca and Sunny near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchaca to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Manchaca and 35.1 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchaca and Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Marion City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchaca and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 63.41 mi (102.05 km).
#1 Manchaca
Manchaca is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1407700, -97.8330600 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $3.58 | $8.95 | $17.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $10.24 | $20.47 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
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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