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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Martindale, TX is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
55.24 mi
01h 06m
Flight
48.83 mi
78.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.83 mi
Kilometers
78.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.24 mi
Kilometers
88.9 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martindale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Martindale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
New Braunfels
TX

The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.

From San Antonio
27.7 mi
00h 33m
To Martindale
27.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 46 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    111 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Commerce Street

    66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin

    2907 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 80 East, TX 142 East, TX 21 East: Bastrop, Luling, Bobcat Stadium

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    663 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
28.4 mi · 51%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 28%
State Highway 80
5.52 mi · 10%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 3%
North Interstate 35
1.02 mi · 2%
William J Bordelon Freeway
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

16.5 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Braunfels
00h 33m from San Antonio
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Martindale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from San Antonio and 27.6 miles from Martindale.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Martindale.

Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels

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 New Braunfels and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 8.8 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
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

27 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

47 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

72 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

118 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Martindale. Straight-line distance: 48.83 mi (78.59 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
Martindale

#2 Martindale

City in Caldwell County, Texas, United States

Population1,212
Coordinates29.8455000, -97.8408400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Martindale (-97.84084, 29.8455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.37
Round trip
$14.74
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.37 $14.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.59 $8.95 $17.90
Diesel $3.99 $7.79 $15.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Martindale. The current time is 23:08:09.

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.