How far is San Antonio, TX from Medina, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Medina, TX is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in La Salle County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Medina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Medina.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Navarro Street
76 m · 12 sec · Navarro Street
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Turn left onto East Commerce Street
2662 ft · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto South Santa Rosa Street
2853 ft · 1 min · South Santa Rosa Street
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Continue on South Laredo Street
151 m · 13 sec · South Laredo Street
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Turn right onto Guadalupe Street
158 m · 17 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South, I 10 East
1085 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Santa Ursula Avenue
549 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ursula Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
2145 ft · 54 sec · Matamoros Street
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Continue on Chihuahua Street
1 mi · 2 min · Chihuahua Street
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Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Meadow Avenue
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Turn right onto South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Continue on US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South
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Continue on United States Highway 83
25.7 mi · 29 min · United States Highway 83
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Turn left onto West 13th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 13th Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1692 ft · 47 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Medina.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 02h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving San Antonio and Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Medina?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cotulla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from San Antonio and 103 miles from Medina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.86 one way or $51.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around San Antonio and Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Medina. Straight-line distance: 179.12 mi (288.26 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 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.9211500, -99.2594800 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medina (-99.25948, 26.92115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $3.55 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $29.60 | $59.21 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $32.36 | $64.72 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $41.20 | $82.39 |
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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