How far is Poth, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Poth, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poth and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poth and San Antonio.
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Start on South Storts Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Storts Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on 10th Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 North
16.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 181 North
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Take the exit straight toward South US Highway 181
2785 ft · 34 sec · South US Highway 181
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South
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Turn left onto East Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 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 Poth 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.
US Highway 181 North
Continue on US Highway 181 North
16.6 mi · 00h 20m
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 Poth 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 Poth to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Elmendorf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Poth and 18.3 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Poth and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Elmendorf
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 Elmendorf.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poth and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 34.87 mi (56.11 km).
#1 Poth
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,332 |
| Coordinates | 29.0696900, -98.0819500 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
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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