How far is San Antonio, TX from Sandy Oaks, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Sandy Oaks, TX is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
21.24 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.59 mi
28.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.59 mi
Kilometers
28.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.24 mi
Kilometers
34.18 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Oaks
Tue, May 12, 7:57 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Tue, May 12, 8:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Sandy Oaks
Tue, May 12, 7:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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

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
Elmendorf
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To Sandy Oaks
10.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Sandy Oaks.

  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 · 41 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    16.9 mi · 18 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Priest Road, Mathis Road

    1193 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mathis Road

    711 ft · 26 sec · Mathis Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Priest Road

    98 m · 11 sec · Priest Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Waterwood Pass Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Waterwood Pass Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Skila Drive

    790 ft · 35 sec · Skila Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Skila Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucian Adams Freeway
16.9 mi · 79%
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.42 mi · 7%
Waterwood Pass Drive
1.14 mi · 5%
East Market Street
0.41 mi · 2%
West Market Street
0.36 mi · 2%
Priest Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lucian Adams Freeway

Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

16.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmendorf
00h 13m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Sandy Oaks?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Elmendorf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from San Antonio and 10.6 miles from Sandy Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Sandy Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Elmendorf

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 Elmendorf and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Olmos Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Olmos Park City Hall

San Antonio , TX
120 W El Prado Dr, San Antonio, TX 78212
Rating 1.5/5 107 reviews City government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 10 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 Elmendorf.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

23 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

79 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Sandy Oaks. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 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
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#2 Sandy Oaks

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States of America

Population4,787
Coordinates29.1808700, -98.4074200
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Sandy Oaks (-98.40742, 29.18087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.67
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.83 $5.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.59 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $3.99 $2.99 $5.99

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Sandy Oaks. The current time is 19:30:19.

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.