How far is Runge, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Runge, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Runge and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Runge and San Antonio.
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Start on Helena Street
37 m · 8 sec · Helena Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
10.2 mi · 14 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1939 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on North 5th Street
35 m · 3 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Sunset Strip Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · North Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
13.2 mi · 15 min · South US Highway 181
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on North US Highway 181
5.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 181
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Continue on South Storts Street
2 mi · 2 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 Runge 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 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Runge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Runge to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Poth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Runge and 32.5 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Runge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Poth
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 Poth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Runge and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 60.12 mi (96.76 km).
#1 Runge
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,166 |
| Coordinates | 28.8833100, -97.7130500 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $10.93 | $21.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
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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