How far is San Antonio, TX from Gardendale, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Gardendale, TX is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.29 mi
01h 27m
Flight
76.4 mi
122.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.4 mi
Kilometers
122.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.29 mi
Kilometers
134.04 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardendale
Fri, Nov 6, 11:38 AM CST
Return by in San Antonio
Fri, Nov 6, 1:05 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-11-06T10:10
Arrive Gardendale
Fri, Nov 6, 11:38 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Devine
TX

City in Medina County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
41.7 mi
00h 43m
To Gardendale
41.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
81°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM CST
Wind
3 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Gardendale.

  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

    76 m · 12 sec · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · East Commerce Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Santa Rosa Street

    2853 ft · 1 min · South Santa Rosa Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Laredo Street

    151 m · 13 sec · South Laredo Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Guadalupe Street

    158 m · 17 sec · Guadalupe Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South, I 10 East

    1085 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purple Heart Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
71.5 mi · 86%
South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12%
South Santa Rosa Street
0.54 mi · 1%
East Commerce Street
0.5 mi · 1%
I 35 South
0.21 mi
West Market Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

71.5 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Devine
00h 43m from San Antonio
Leave By
3:34 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Gardendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Gardendale?

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 41.7 miles from San Antonio and 41.6 miles from Gardendale.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Gardendale.

Stop Ideas Near Devine

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

52 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Gardendale. Straight-line distance: 76.4 mi (122.95 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
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#2 Gardendale

Gardendale is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.5169300, -99.2161400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Gardendale (-99.21614, 28.51693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.13 L · about $10.53
Round trip
$21.06
5.88 gal · 22.26 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $10.53 $21.06
Mid-grade $4.09 $12.04 $24.07
Premium $4.47 $13.15 $26.30
Diesel $5.68 $16.71 $33.41

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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There is no time difference between San Antonio and Gardendale. The current time is 10:10:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.