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

The driving distance from Redwood, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.41 mi
00h 59m
Flight
43.99 mi
70.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.99 mi
Kilometers
70.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.41 mi
Kilometers
85.96 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 30, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Redwood
Thu, Apr 30, 8:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redwood
2026-04-30T18:30
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 30, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Redwood
25.5 mi
00h 29m
To San Antonio
27.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North State Highway 123

    12.6 mi · 16 min · North State Highway 123

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 10

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 10

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redwood and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
26.4 mi · 49%
North State Highway 123
12.6 mi · 24%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 8%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 3%
West Interstate 10
1.09 mi · 2%
90th Infantry Division Highway
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North State Highway 123

Turn left onto North State Highway 123

12.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
00h 29m from Redwood
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Redwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Redwood and 27.8 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Redwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redwood and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 43.99 mi (70.79 km).

Redwood

#1 Redwood

Census designated place

Population4,338
Coordinates29.8102200, -97.9113900
Altitude169
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: FM 1978 (-97.911431, 29.810258)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.21
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.10 $14.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.99 $15.99
Premium $4.59 $8.63 $17.26
Diesel $3.99 $7.51 $15.01

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Redwood and San Antonio. The current time is 18:30:26.

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.