How far is San Antonio, TX from The Hills, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to The Hills, TX is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and The Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and The Hills.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
42.6 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West, TX 71 East: Johnson City, Bastrop
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
7.1 mi · 10 min · West Highway 71
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 620 South
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ranch Road 620 South
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Turn left onto Lohmans Crossing Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Lohmans Crossing Road
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Turn left onto Wingreen Loop
1136 ft · 58 sec · Wingreen Loop
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Turn right onto The Hills Drive
96 m · 19 sec · The Hills Drive
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Turn left onto Hedgebrook Way
1122 ft · 54 sec · Hedgebrook Way
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Turn left onto Hedgebrook Cove
45 m · 6 sec · Hedgebrook Cove
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hedgebrook Cove
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and The Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
42.6 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near The Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to The Hills?
The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
San Marcos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from San Antonio and 47 miles from The Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.55 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near The Hills.
Stop Ideas Near San Marcos
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
San Marcos Rec Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Marcos.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and The Hills. Straight-line distance: 70.73 mi (113.83 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 The Hills
Human settlement in Travis County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 30.3479800, -97.9850100 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Hills (-97.98501, 30.34798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.12 | $28.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $13.26 | $26.51 |
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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