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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Lakehills, TX is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.68 mi
00h 58m
Flight
29.76 mi
47.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.76 mi
Kilometers
47.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.68 mi
Kilometers
60.64 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakehills
Tue, Jun 2, 12:58 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Tue, Jun 2, 1:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-06-01T23:59
Arrive Lakehills
Tue, Jun 2, 12:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:30 PM CDT
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
Helotes
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
18.8 mi
00h 29m
To Lakehills
18.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

    2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Cypress Street

    604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

    1697 ft · 35 sec · East Fredericksburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Culebra Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Culebra Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Bandera Road

    22.7 mi · 34 min · Bandera Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 16 South

    1297 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 16 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Park Road 37

    10 mi · 15 min · Park Road 37

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Upland Drive

    2655 ft · 2 min · Upland Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Upland Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bandera Road
22.7 mi · 60%
Park Road 37
10 mi · 27%
Culebra Road
2.15 mi · 6%
Navarro Street
0.84 mi · 2%
San Pedro Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Upland Drive
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bandera Road

Keep slight right to continue on Bandera Road

22.7 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helotes
00h 29m from San Antonio
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Sunny near Lakehills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Helotes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from San Antonio and 18.8 miles from Lakehills.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Antonio and Sunny near Lakehills.

Stop Ideas Near Helotes

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 Helotes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Practical stop 10.9 mi away

Cohen for San Antonio City Council

Helotes
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Social club,Service establishment
Councilwoman Ana E. Sandoval, District 7
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Councilwoman Ana E. Sandoval, District 7

San Antonio , TX
4414 Centerview Dr #160, San Antonio, TX 78228
Rating 3.7/5 9 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

STRAC

San Antonio , TX
7500 US-90 #1, San Antonio, TX 78227
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Regional council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Helotes.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

27 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

80 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

118 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Lakehills. Straight-line distance: 29.76 mi (47.9 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
Lakehills

#2 Lakehills

Census designated place

Population5,150
Coordinates29.6046700, -98.9430900
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Lakehills (-98.94309, 29.60467)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.59 $6.11 $12.21
Diesel $3.99 $5.31 $10.62

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Lakehills. The current time is 23:59:32.

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.