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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Somerset, TX is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 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
20.19 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.87 mi
27.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.87 mi
Kilometers
27.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.19 mi
Kilometers
32.49 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 Somerset
Tue, May 5, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 3:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-05T03:01
Arrive Somerset
Tue, May 5, 3:28 AM 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
Von Ormy
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
10.1 mi
00h 13m
To Somerset
10.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76 m · 12 sec · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · East Commerce Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Santa Rosa Street

    2853 ft · 1 min · South Santa Rosa Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Laredo Street

    151 m · 13 sec · South Laredo Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Guadalupe Street

    158 m · 17 sec · Guadalupe Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South, I 10 East

    1085 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    4 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South

    1004 ft · 22 sec · Interstate 35 South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on South TX 1604 Loop West

    3232 ft · 53 sec · South TX 1604 Loop West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Somerset Road

    2307 ft · 50 sec · Somerset Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto K Street

    19 m · 2 sec · K Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · K Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 50%
Purple Heart Trail
4 mi · 20%
Anderson Loop
2.95 mi · 15%
South TX 1604 Loop West
0.61 mi · 3%
South Santa Rosa Street
0.54 mi · 3%
East Commerce Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Pan Am Expressway

Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

10 mi · 00h 12m

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
+3.4 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Von Ormy
00h 13m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 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?

Von Ormy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from San Antonio and 10.1 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 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 $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Von Ormy

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 Von Ormy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City Hall San Antonio
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City Hall San Antonio

San Antonio , TX
100 Military Plaza #4, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 3.5/5 25 reviews City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 8.6 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 Von Ormy.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

22 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

95 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 16.87 mi (27.15 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
Somerset

#2 Somerset

City in Texas, United States

Population1,983
Coordinates29.2263500, -98.6578000
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Somerset (-98.6578, 29.22635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.59 $3.26 $6.52
Diesel $3.99 $2.84 $5.67

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Somerset. The current time is 03:01:26.

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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.