How far is San Antonio, TX from Leon Valley, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Leon Valley, TX is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
10.29 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.99 mi
14.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.99 mi
Kilometers
14.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.29 mi
Kilometers
16.56 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leon Valley
Sat, Apr 25, 4:08 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, Apr 25, 4:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-25T15:51
Arrive Leon Valley
Sat, Apr 25, 4:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Balcones Heights
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
5.2 mi
00h 08m
To Leon Valley
5.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Leon Valley.

  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

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Bandera Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bandera Road

    681 ft · 23 sec · Bandera Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bandera Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bandera Road
6.08 mi · 59%
Culebra Road
2.15 mi · 21%
Navarro Street
0.84 mi · 8%
San Pedro Avenue
0.56 mi · 5%
East Fredericksburg Road
0.32 mi · 3%
West Market Street
0.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bandera Road

Keep slight right to continue on Bandera Road

5.95 mi · 00h 10m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Balcones Heights
00h 08m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Leon Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Leon Valley?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Balcones Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from San Antonio and 5.2 miles from Leon Valley.

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

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Balcones Heights

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 Balcones Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

Cohen for San Antonio City Council

Balcones Heights
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Social club,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

District 4 City Council Office

San Antonio , TX
5102 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews Local government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 4.1 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 Balcones Heights.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

10 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

74 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

116 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Leon Valley. Straight-line distance: 8.99 mi (14.46 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
Leon Valley

#2 Leon Valley

City in Texas

Population12,301
Coordinates29.4952300, -98.6186300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Leon Valley (-98.61863, 29.49523)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.37 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.72
0.72 gal · 2.74 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.36 $2.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.53 $3.06
Premium $4.59 $1.65 $3.31
Diesel $3.99 $1.44 $2.87

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Leon Valley. The current time is 15:51:00.

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.