How far is River Oaks, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from River Oaks, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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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 River Oaks and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Oaks and San Antonio.
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Start on Ten Mile Lane
932 ft · 41 sec · Ten Mile Lane
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Continue on Meadow Crest Lane
526 ft · 28 sec · Meadow Crest Lane
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Turn left onto Riveroaks Drive
104 m · 17 sec · Riveroaks Drive
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Turn right onto West Highway 67
1.2 km · 1 min · West Highway 67
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 South
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
23.5 mi · 26 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
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Turn left onto North Baugh Street
1 km · 1 min · North Baugh Street
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Turn straight onto East College Street
552 ft · 15 sec · East College Street
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Turn left onto South Sparks Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Sparks Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Parkway Drive
772 ft · 15 sec · South Parkway Drive
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Continue straight
148 m · 23 sec
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Turn left
808 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
806 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 58 min
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street
49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street
34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue
2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West Travis Street
68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street
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Turn left onto North Flores Street
807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street
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Continue on 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 River Oaks 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.
I 35W South
Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving River Oaks 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 River Oaks to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from River Oaks and 152.5 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.13 one way or $76.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around River Oaks and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Salado
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 Salado.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Oaks and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 240.2 mi (386.57 km).
#1 River Oaks
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,539 |
| Coordinates | 32.6259700, -96.9127800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.13 | $76.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.90 | $85.81 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.32 | $92.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.29 | $80.58 |
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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