How far is San Antonio, TX from Cienegas Terrace, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Cienegas Terrace, TX is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.88 mi
03h 09m
Flight
147.54 mi
237.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.54 mi
Kilometers
237.44 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.88 mi
Kilometers
254.08 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cienegas Terrace
Wed, Apr 29, 7:45 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 29, 10:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-29T16:36
Arrive Cienegas Terrace
Wed, Apr 29, 7:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Uvalde
TX

City in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas

From San Antonio
78.9 mi
01h 34m
To Cienegas Terrace
79 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Cienegas Terrace.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Cienegas Terrace.

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    155 m · 13 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Saint Mary's Street

    3176 ft · 1 min · South Saint Mary's Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Alamo Street

    3206 ft · 1 min · South Alamo Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Probandt Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Probandt Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    3052 ft · 40 sec · Jose Lopez Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on West US Highway 90

    25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90

  10. 10

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 90 West

    37.7 mi · 43 min · US Highway 90 West

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 90

    37.4 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 90

  14. 14

    Continue on East Military Highway

    24.6 mi · 28 min · East Military Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    5.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90 East

  16. 16

    Continue on East Gibbs Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Gibbs Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Avenue T

    125 m · 18 sec · Avenue T

  18. 18

    Continue on Lionel Martinez Boulevard

    2315 ft · 2 min · Lionel Martinez Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Cienegas Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cienegas Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Drive

    1691 ft · 1 min · Park Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mesa Drive

    1820 ft · 1 min · Mesa Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mesa Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Cienegas Terrace.

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 90
62.8 mi · 40%
US Highway 90 West
37.7 mi · 24%
East Military Highway
24.6 mi · 16%
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.5 mi · 8%
US Highway 90 East
5.35 mi · 3%
East Main Street
4.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 90 West

Continue on US Highway 90 West

37.7 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uvalde
01h 34m from San Antonio
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Partly Cloudy near Cienegas Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Cienegas Terrace?

The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Uvalde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from San Antonio and 79 miles from Cienegas Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.05 one way or $42.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Partly Cloudy near Cienegas Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Uvalde

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Del Rio

110 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Cienegas Terrace. Straight-line distance: 147.54 mi (237.44 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
Cienegas Terrace

#2 Cienegas Terrace

Census designated place

Population3,424
Coordinates29.3674500, -100.9437100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Cienegas Terrace (-100.94371, 29.36745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.09 L · about $21.05
Round trip
$42.10
11.14 gal · 42.18 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.05 $42.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.68 $47.37
Premium $4.59 $25.57 $51.14
Diesel $3.99 $22.24 $44.48

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Cienegas Terrace. The current time is 16:36:17.

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.