How far is Rancho Viejo, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Rancho Viejo, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 267.4 miles (430.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Viejo and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Viejo and San Antonio.
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Start on Carmen Avenue
41 m · 12 sec · Carmen Avenue
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Turn left onto Alvarado Avenue
2730 ft · 2 min · Alvarado Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Rancho Viejo Drive
40 m · 6 sec · Rancho Viejo Drive
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Continue on Rancho Viejo Drive
886 ft · 44 sec · Rancho Viejo Drive
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Turn left onto North Frontage Road
1174 ft · 23 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Expressway
1.4 km · 54 sec · North Expressway
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
102 mi · 1 hr 53 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight right
623 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto FM 772
1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772
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Turn straight onto South 6th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West King Avenue
14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street
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Continue straight
1199 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit straight
68.8 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Rancho Viejo and San Antonio.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
U.S. Highway 77
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
102 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rancho Viejo and Slight 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 Rancho Viejo to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 267.4 miles (430.4 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Rancho Viejo and 135.2 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.67 one way or $71.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rancho Viejo and Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Viejo and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 240.77 mi (387.48 km).
#1 Rancho Viejo
Town in Cameron County, Texas
| Population | 2,446 |
| Coordinates | 26.0395200, -97.5563800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.67 | $71.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.14 | $80.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.69 | $75.39 |
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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