How far is San Antonio, TX from Cotulla, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Cotulla, TX is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Medina 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 Cotulla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Cotulla.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Navarro Street
76 m · 12 sec · Navarro Street
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Turn left onto East Commerce Street
2662 ft · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto South Santa Rosa Street
2853 ft · 1 min · South Santa Rosa Street
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Continue on South Laredo Street
151 m · 13 sec · South Laredo Street
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Turn right onto Guadalupe Street
158 m · 17 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South, I 10 East
1085 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
75.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 Business South: Cotulla
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Interstate 35
149 m · 9 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Tilden Street
15 m · 1 sec · Tilden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Cotulla.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
75.9 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Cotulla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Cotulla?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Devine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from San Antonio and 44.5 miles from Cotulla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Cotulla.
Stop Ideas Near Devine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Devine.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Cotulla. Straight-line distance: 81.62 mi (131.36 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 Cotulla
City in La Salle County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,133 |
| Coordinates | 28.4369300, -99.2350300 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cotulla (-99.23503, 28.43693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
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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