How far is San Antonio, TX from La Coste, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to La Coste, TX is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
26.11 mi
00h 33m
Flight
20.6 mi
33.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.6 mi
Kilometers
33.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.11 mi
Kilometers
42.02 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Coste
Sat, Apr 18, 5:46 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, Apr 18, 6:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-18T05:13
Arrive La Coste
Sat, Apr 18, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Von Ormy
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
13 mi
00h 16m
To La Coste
13 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and La Coste.

  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

    6.3 mi · 7 min · West US Highway 90

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 482

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 482

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 471 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · FM 471 South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    1311 ft · 37 sec · South Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    47 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.5 mi · 48%
West US Highway 90
6.34 mi · 24%
FM 471 South
1.94 mi · 7%
County Road 482
1.86 mi · 7%
Probandt Street
0.96 mi · 4%
South Alamo Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

12.5 mi · 00h 14m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Von Ormy
00h 16m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Coste.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to La Coste?

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Von Ormy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from San Antonio and 13 miles from La Coste.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Coste.

Stop Ideas Near Von Ormy

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 Von Ormy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City Hall San Antonio
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City Hall San Antonio

San Antonio , TX
100 Military Plaza #4, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 3.5/5 25 reviews City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 10.9 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 Von Ormy.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

22 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

95 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and La Coste. Straight-line distance: 20.6 mi (33.15 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
La Coste

#2 La Coste

City in Medina County, Texas, United States

Population1,119
Coordinates29.3107900, -98.8100300
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: La Coste (-98.81003, 29.31079)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.95
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.48 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.59 $4.22 $8.45
Diesel $3.99 $3.67 $7.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and La Coste. The current time is 05:13:14.

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.