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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.49 mi
00h 36m
Flight
23.24 mi
37.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.24 mi
Kilometers
37.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.49 mi
Kilometers
41.03 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vernia
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, Apr 18, 9:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive La Vernia
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
China Grove
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From San Antonio
12.7 mi
00h 18m
To La Vernia
12.7 mi
00h 18m

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
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Victoria

    3113 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 South: Roland Avenue, Victoria

    1243 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roland Avenue

    2819 ft · 1 min · Roland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Rigsby Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Rigsby Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 87 East

    15.2 mi · 19 min · US Highway 87 East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bluebonnet Drive

    107 m · 12 sec · Bluebonnet Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chihuahua East

    50 m · 6 sec · Chihuahua East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dry Hollow

    43 m · 6 sec · Dry Hollow

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 East
15.2 mi · 60%
Rigsby Avenue
4.68 mi · 18%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.65 mi · 6%
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.09 mi · 4%
I 10 East
0.76 mi · 3%
Roland Avenue
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
China Grove
00h 18m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around China Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
City Hall San Antonio
Meeting point 11 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 China Grove.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

13 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

113 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

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).

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 Vernia

#2 La Vernia

City in Wilson County, Texas, United States

Population1,449
Coordinates29.3563500, -98.1155600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: La Vernia (-98.11556, 29.35635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.40
Round trip
$6.80
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and La Vernia. The current time is 20:29:50.

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.