How far is San Antonio, TX from Alamo Heights, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Alamo Heights, TX is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.11 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4.52 mi
7.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.52 mi
Kilometers
7.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.11 mi
Kilometers
8.22 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo Heights
Sun, Apr 12, 1:34 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 12, 1:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-12T13:24
Arrive Alamo Heights
Sun, Apr 12, 1:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Olmos Park
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
2.5 mi
00h 04m
To Alamo Heights
2.5 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Alamo Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navarro Street

    1100 ft · 32 sec · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    565 ft · 21 sec · East Houston Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Broadway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Blue Bonnet Boulevard

    60 m · 9 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway
4.53 mi · 89%
Navarro Street
0.21 mi · 4%
West Market Street
0.2 mi · 4%
East Houston Street
0.11 mi · 2%
Blue Bonnet Boulevard
0.04 mi · 1%
Dolorosa Street
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Broadway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

4.53 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olmos Park
00h 04m from San Antonio
Leave By
8:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alamo Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Alamo Heights?

The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Olmos Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from San Antonio and 2.5 miles from Alamo Heights.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alamo Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Olmos Park

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 Olmos Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 2.2 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 14.5 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

District 4 City Council Office

San Antonio , TX
5102 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews Local government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 2.2 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olmos Park.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

7 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

69 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

113 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Alamo Heights. Straight-line distance: 4.52 mi (7.28 km).

San Antonio

#1 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
Alamo Heights

#2 Alamo Heights

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,668
Coordinates29.4849500, -98.4658500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Alamo Heights (-98.46585, 29.48495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.68 L · about $0.68
Round trip
$1.36
0.36 gal · 1.36 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $0.68 $1.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.77 $1.53
Premium $4.59 $0.83 $1.65
Diesel $3.99 $0.72 $1.44

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Alamo Heights. The current time is 13:24:25.

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.