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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Redwood, TX is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
51.02 mi
01h 01m
Flight
43.99 mi
70.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.99 mi
Kilometers
70.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.02 mi
Kilometers
82.11 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redwood
Thu, Apr 30, 8:52 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 30, 9:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-30T19:51
Arrive Redwood
Thu, Apr 30, 8:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From San Antonio
25.5 mi
00h 31m
To Redwood
25.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Houston Street

    1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East

    874 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 123 Business: Austin Street

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 10

    1 mi · 2 min · West Interstate 10

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Austin Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Austin Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 123

    12.6 mi · 16 min · North State Highway 123

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 44%
North State Highway 123
12.6 mi · 25%
I 10 East
4.88 mi · 10%
East Commerce Street
3.46 mi · 7%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.76 mi · 3%
North Austin Street
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

90th Infantry Division Highway

Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

22.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
00h 31m from San Antonio
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from San Antonio and 25.5 miles from Redwood.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.4 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 10.6 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 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 11.9 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 Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Redwood. Straight-line distance: 43.99 mi (70.79 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
Redwood

#2 Redwood

Census designated place

Population4,338
Coordinates29.8102200, -97.9113900
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Redwood (-97.91139, 29.81022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $6.80
Round trip
$13.60
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.80 $13.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.65 $15.31
Premium $4.59 $8.26 $16.53
Diesel $3.99 $7.19 $14.37

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Redwood. The current time is 19:51:00.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.