How far is San Antonio, TX from Universal City, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Universal City, TX is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Universal City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Universal City.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
1772 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Frontage Road
635 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
973 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Continue on East Loop 1604 North
3005 ft · 1 min · East Loop 1604 North
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Turn slight left onto Pat Booker Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Pat Booker Road
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Universal City.
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.
North Pan Am Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
8.24 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Universal City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Universal City?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Windcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from San Antonio and 9.4 miles from Universal City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 $2.49 one way or $4.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Universal City.
Stop Ideas Near Windcrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windcrest.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Universal City. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.96 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 Universal City
Community in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 20,890 |
| Coordinates | 29.5480100, -98.2911200 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Universal City (-98.29112, 29.54801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
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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