How far is San Antonio, TX from Kirby, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Kirby, TX is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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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 Kirby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Kirby.
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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 · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Binz-Engleman Road
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
2489 ft · 54 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn right onto Northeast Loop 410
59 m · 11 sec · Northeast Loop 410
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Turn left onto Seguin Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seguin Road
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Turn right onto Old Seguin Road
3238 ft · 2 min · Old Seguin Road
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Turn right onto Vinecrest Drive
1914 ft · 1 min · Vinecrest Drive
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Turn left onto Redding Drive
7 m · 1 sec · Redding Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redding Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Kirby.
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.
North Pan Am Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
3.11 mi · 00h 04m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Kirby?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 4.2 miles from San Antonio and 4.2 miles from Kirby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Terrell Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
District 4 City Council Office
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 Kirby. Straight-line distance: 7.04 mi (11.33 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 Kirby
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,719 |
| Coordinates | 29.4632900, -98.3855700 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirby (-98.38557, 29.46329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $1.10 | $2.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
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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