How far is San Antonio, TX from Poteet, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Poteet, TX is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Poteet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Poteet.
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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
5.1 mi · 6 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 422: Poteet, Palo Alto Road
590 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South
1.5 km · 2 min · Interstate 35 South
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Turn left onto Poteet Jourdanton Freeway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Poteet Jourdanton Freeway
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Continue on Palo Alto Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Palo Alto Road
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Continue on State Highway 16 South
16.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 16 South
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Turn left onto School Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · School Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Poteet.
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.
State Highway 16 South
Continue on State Highway 16 South
16.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Poteet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Poteet?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from San Antonio and 15 miles from Poteet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Poteet.
Stop Ideas Near Somerset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
City Hall San Antonio
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Poteet. Straight-line distance: 26.88 mi (43.26 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 Poteet
City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,542 |
| Coordinates | 29.0405200, -98.5680700 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poteet (-98.56807, 29.04052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.78 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
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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