How far is San Antonio, TX from La Vernia, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to La Vernia, TX is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
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City in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and La Vernia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and La Vernia.
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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 · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South, I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North: Houston, El Paso
903 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Victoria
3113 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 South: Roland Avenue, Victoria
1243 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Roland Avenue
2819 ft · 1 min · Roland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Rigsby Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Rigsby Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 87 East
15.2 mi · 19 min · US Highway 87 East
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Turn left onto Bluebonnet Drive
107 m · 12 sec · Bluebonnet Drive
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Turn left onto Chihuahua East
50 m · 6 sec · Chihuahua East
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Turn right onto Dry Hollow
43 m · 6 sec · Dry Hollow
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dry Hollow
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and La Vernia.
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.
US Highway 87 East
Continue on US Highway 87 East
15.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vernia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to La Vernia?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from San Antonio and 12.7 miles from La Vernia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vernia.
Stop Ideas Near China Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
City Hall San Antonio
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to China Grove.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and La Vernia. Straight-line distance: 23.24 mi (37.4 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 La Vernia
City in Wilson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,449 |
| Coordinates | 29.3563500, -98.1155600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Vernia (-98.11556, 29.35635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
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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