How far is San Antonio, TX from Cross Mountain, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Cross Mountain, TX is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
21.56 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.26 mi
29.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.26 mi
Kilometers
29.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.56 mi
Kilometers
34.69 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cross Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-23T01:30
Arrive Cross Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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

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
Shavano Park
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
10.8 mi
00h 17m
To Cross Mountain
10.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Cross Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Cross Mountain.

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

    2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Cypress Street

    604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    657 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    553 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · McDermott Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    1487 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 10 West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Loop 1604 West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chase Hill Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Chase Hill Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Babcock Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Babcock Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cielo Vista Drive

    2989 ft · 2 min · Cielo Vista Drive

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Monarch Pass

    1045 ft · 46 sec · Monarch Pass

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chulan Pass Drive

    124 m · 20 sec · Chulan Pass Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right

    58 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Cross Mountain.

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
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
10.4 mi · 48%
Babcock Road
3.7 mi · 17%
North Loop 1604 West
1.65 mi · 8%
East Fredericksburg Road
1.25 mi · 6%
Navarro Street
0.84 mi · 4%
Interstate 10 West
0.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shavano Park
00h 17m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Cross Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Cross Mountain?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Shavano Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from San Antonio and 10.7 miles from Cross Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Cross Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Shavano 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 Shavano Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Fair Oaks Ranch City Office
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Fair Oaks Ranch City Office

Fair Oaks Ranch , TX
7286 Dietz Elkhorn Rd, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews City government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 9.5 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 Shavano Park.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

20 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Cross Mountain. Straight-line distance: 18.26 mi (29.38 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
Cross Mountain

#2 Cross Mountain

Census designated place

Population3,124
Coordinates29.6455000, -98.6594700
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Cross Mountain (-98.65947, 29.6455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.74
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.87 $5.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.59 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $3.99 $3.03 $6.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Cross Mountain. The current time is 01:30:00.

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.