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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.51 mi
01h 22m
Flight
60.12 mi
96.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.12 mi
Kilometers
96.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.51 mi
Kilometers
108.64 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 7:54 PM CDT
Return by in Runge
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Runge
2026-04-22T18:31
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 7:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Runge
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
Poth
TX

Town of the United States

From Runge
35 mi
00h 41m
To San Antonio
32.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Helena Street

    37 m · 8 sec · Helena Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    10.2 mi · 14 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1939 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 5th Street

    35 m · 3 sec · North 5th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Sunset Strip Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Sunset Strip Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    13.2 mi · 15 min · South US Highway 181

  8. 8

    Continue on Front Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North US Highway 181

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 181

  10. 10

    Continue on South Storts Street

    2 mi · 2 min · South Storts Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 181 South

  12. 12

    Continue on 10th Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 10th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 181 North

    16.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 181 North

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward South US Highway 181

    2785 ft · 34 sec · South US Highway 181

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 181
22.9 mi · 34%
US Highway 181 North
16.6 mi · 25%
West Main Street
10.2 mi · 15%
North US Highway 181
5.73 mi · 8%
US Highway 181 South
4.37 mi · 6%
10th Street
3.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poth
00h 41m from Runge
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Poth, 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 Poth.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

55 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

91 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Runge and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 60.12 mi (96.76 km).

Runge

#1 Runge

Town of the United States

Population1,166
Coordinates28.8833100, -97.7130500
Altitude94
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: Helena Street (-97.712741, 28.883385)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.02 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.99
4.76 gal · 18.04 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Runge and San Antonio. The current time is 18:31:51.

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.