How far is Poteet, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Poteet, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.73 mi
00h 38m
Flight
26.88 mi
43.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.73 mi
Kilometers
47.84 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 PM CDT
Return by in Poteet
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poteet
2026-04-23T17:00
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Poteet
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Somerset
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Poteet
14.8 mi
00h 19m
To San Antonio
15 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Poteet and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poteet and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on School Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · School Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North State Highway 16

    16.7 mi · 25 min · North State Highway 16

  3. 3

    Continue on Palo Alto Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Palo Alto Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Poteet Jourdanton Freeway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Poteet Jourdanton Freeway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Interstate 35 South

    1.2 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  9. 9

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

    619 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Laredo Street

    2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Santa Rosa Street

    2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dolorosa Street

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Dolorosa Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poteet 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 16
16.7 mi · 56%
South Pan Am Expressway
5.04 mi · 17%
Palo Alto Road
2.82 mi · 9%
Poteet Jourdanton Freeway
1.47 mi · 5%
School Drive
1.23 mi · 4%
Interstate 35 South
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North State Highway 16

Turn right onto North State Highway 16

16.7 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 19m from Poteet
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Poteet and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Poteet to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Poteet and 15 miles from San Antonio.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Poteet and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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 Somerset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City Hall San Antonio
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

City Hall San Antonio

San Antonio , TX
100 Military Plaza #4, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 3.5/5 25 reviews City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 13.8 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 Somerset.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

28 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

101 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poteet and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 26.88 mi (43.26 km).

Poteet

#1 Poteet

City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

Population3,542
Coordinates29.0405200, -98.5680700
Altitude136
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: School Drive (-98.568192, 29.040342)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.46 $8.93
Premium $4.59 $4.82 $9.64
Diesel $3.99 $4.19 $8.39

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Poteet and San Antonio. The current time is 17:00:29.

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.