How far is Rosita South, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Rosita South, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 148 miles (238.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.02 mi
02h 27m
Flight
129.31 mi
208.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.31 mi
Kilometers
208.1 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.02 mi
Kilometers
238.21 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Fri, Apr 17, 10:29 PM CDT
Return by in Rosita South
Sat, Apr 18, 12:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosita South
2026-04-17T20:02
Arrive San Antonio
Fri, Apr 17, 10:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosita South
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
La Pryor
TX

Census designated place

From Rosita South
74.2 mi
01h 13m
To San Antonio
73.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rosita South and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on Victorian Avenue

    1737 ft · 1 min · Victorian Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rosita Valley Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Rosita Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wagon Wheel Road

    130 m · 21 sec · Wagon Wheel Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tierra Soberana Boulevard

    1525 ft · 49 sec · Tierra Soberana Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto El Indio Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · El Indio Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2400 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Loop 480

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Loop 480

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 57

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · US Highway 57

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

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

    619 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Laredo Street

    2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Santa Rosa Street

    2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dolorosa Street

    1445 ft · 33 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 Rosita South 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 57
92.6 mi · 63%
Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 23%
South Pan Am Expressway
9.89 mi · 7%
Loop 480
5.19 mi · 4%
El Indio Highway
2.93 mi · 2%
Rosita Valley Road
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 57

At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 57

92.6 mi · 01h 42m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
129.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Pryor
01h 13m from Rosita South
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rosita South 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 Rosita South to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 148 miles (238.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

La Pryor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Rosita South and 73.8 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rosita South and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near La Pryor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Pryor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Pryor.

RAIL

Del Rio

112 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosita South and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 129.31 mi (208.1 km).

Rosita South

#1 Rosita South

Census designated place in Texas, USA

Population2,704
Coordinates28.6237500, -100.4283700
Altitude223
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: (-100.429585, 28.623499)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.77 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.45
10.44 gal · 39.54 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.73 $39.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.20 $44.39
Premium $4.59 $23.97 $47.93
Diesel $3.99 $20.84 $41.69

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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There is no time difference between Rosita South and San Antonio. The current time is 20:02:30.

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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.