How far is Medina, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Medina, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and San Antonio.
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Start on Newcomer Lane
20 m · 9 sec · Newcomer Lane
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Turn left onto State Highway 16 North
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16 North
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 2828
3.3 mi · 4 min · Ranch Road 2828
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Turn right onto FM 3240
7.2 mi · 8 min · FM 3240
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Turn right onto State Highway 173 North
1963 ft · 49 sec · State Highway 173 North
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Turn left onto 13th Street
29 m · 4 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on 13th Street
2747 ft · 2 min · 13th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 16 South
19.6 mi · 24 min · State Highway 16 South
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Continue on Bandera Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Bandera Road
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Continue on Bandera Road
7.1 mi · 9 min · Bandera Road
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Turn slight left
754 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on FM 1560 North
2 mi · 3 min · FM 1560 North
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Continue on West Hausman Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Hausman Road
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
1487 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East, US 87 South
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · 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 Medina 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.
State Highway 16 South
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 16 South
19.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Lakehills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Medina and 35.3 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Lakehills
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 Lakehills.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 52.03 mi (83.74 km).
#1 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7966100, -99.2464300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $3.55 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
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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