How far is San Antonio, TX from China Grove, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to China Grove, TX is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and China Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and China Grove.
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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 · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South, I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North: Houston, El Paso
903 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Victoria
3113 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 South: Roland Avenue, Victoria
1243 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Roland Avenue
2819 ft · 1 min · Roland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Rigsby Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Rigsby Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 87 East
1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 87 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 87 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and China Grove.
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.
Rigsby Avenue
Turn slight left onto Rigsby Avenue
4.68 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near China Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to China Grove?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Terrell Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from San Antonio and 5.5 miles from China Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near China Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Terrell Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Converse City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terrell Hills.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and China Grove. Straight-line distance: 9.05 mi (14.56 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 China Grove
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,314 |
| Coordinates | 29.3888500, -98.3489000 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: China Grove (-98.3489, 29.38885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
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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