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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Scenic Oaks, TX is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
27.11 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.63 mi
36.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.63 mi
Kilometers
36.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.11 mi
Kilometers
43.63 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scenic Oaks
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-12T20:14
Arrive Scenic Oaks
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Shavano Park
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
13.6 mi
00h 19m
To Scenic Oaks
13.5 mi
00h 19m

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
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navarro Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

    2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Cypress Street

    604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    657 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    553 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · McDermott Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Fair Oaks Parkway, Tarpon Drive

    1082 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Interstate 10 West

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate 10 West

    1 mi · 2 min · Interstate 10 West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ranch Land View

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Ranch Land View

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Creek

    1901 ft · 1 min · Ranch Creek

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ranch Oaks

    45 m · 6 sec · Ranch Oaks

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ranch Oaks

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Scenic 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
19.5 mi · 72%
Interstate 10 West
2.51 mi · 9%
Ranch Land View
1.38 mi · 5%
East Fredericksburg Road
1.25 mi · 5%
Navarro Street
0.84 mi · 3%
San Pedro Avenue
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shavano Park
00h 19m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Sunny near Scenic Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Shavano Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from San Antonio and 13.5 miles from Scenic Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shavano Park

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 Shavano Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Practical stop 5.2 mi away

Cohen for San Antonio City Council

Shavano Park
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Social club,Service establishment
Fair Oaks Ranch City Office
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Fair Oaks Ranch City Office

Fair Oaks Ranch , TX
7286 Dietz Elkhorn Rd, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews City government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 12.2 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 Shavano Park.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

20 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Scenic Oaks. Straight-line distance: 22.63 mi (36.42 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
Scenic Oaks

#2 Scenic Oaks

Census designated place

Population4,957
Coordinates29.7107800, -98.6758600
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Scenic Oaks (-98.67586, 29.71078)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.16
Premium $4.59 $4.41 $8.81
Diesel $3.99 $3.83 $7.67

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 Scenic Oaks. The current time is 20:14:33.

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.