How far is San Antonio, TX from Canyon Lake, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Canyon Lake, TX is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Canyon Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Canyon Lake.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 46: Boerne, New Braunfels
1183 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 46 West
4.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 46 West
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Turn left onto FM 3159
5.8 mi · 10 min · FM 3159
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Turn left onto Startz Road
2182 ft · 1 min · Startz Road
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Oblate Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oblate Drive
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Continue on Lighthouse Drive
1106 ft · 49 sec · Lighthouse Drive
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Turn right onto Robin Hood Drive
528 ft · 24 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
761 ft · 34 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Turn left onto Canyon Lake Drive
2222 ft · 2 min · Canyon Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sherwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Canyon Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
McAllister Freeway
Continue on McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Canyon Lake?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Timberwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from San Antonio and 21.6 miles from Canyon Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Timberwood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Schertz EMS
City of Live Oak
City of Shavano Park - Municipal Court
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Timberwood Park.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Canyon Lake. Straight-line distance: 34.12 mi (54.91 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Canyon Lake
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 21,262 |
| Coordinates | 29.8752200, -98.2625100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon Lake (-98.26251, 29.87522)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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