How far is San Antonio, TX from West Lake Hills, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to West Lake Hills, TX is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.98 mi
01h 41m
Flight
73.23 mi
117.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.23 mi
Kilometers
117.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.98 mi
Kilometers
135.15 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lake Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-22T21:45
Arrive West Lake Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Redwood
TX

Census designated place

From San Antonio
42 mi
00h 50m
To West Lake Hills
41.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and West Lake Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and West Lake Hills.

  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 · 46 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    111 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Commerce Street

    66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin

    2907 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    42.6 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West, TX 71 East: Johnson City, Bastrop

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on South Capital of Texas Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Capital of Texas Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Westbank Drive

    804 ft · 28 sec · Westbank Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left

    97 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    630 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Camp Craft Road

    2384 ft · 1 min · Camp Craft Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bee Caves Road

    657 ft · 21 sec · Bee Caves Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Westlake Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · Westlake Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Redbud Trail

    3142 ft · 2 min · Redbud Trail

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redbud Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and West Lake Hills.

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
54.5 mi · 65%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 19%
South Capital of Texas Highway
3.57 mi · 4%
US 290 West
3.36 mi · 4%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 2%
Westlake Drive
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redwood
00h 50m from San Antonio
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lake Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to West Lake Hills?

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Redwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from San Antonio and 41.9 miles from West Lake Hills.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.19 one way or $22.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lake Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Redwood

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 Redwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
New Braunfels City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

New Braunfels City Hall

New Braunfels , TX
550 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City government office
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redwood.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

8 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

53 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

70 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

97 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and West Lake Hills. Straight-line distance: 73.23 mi (117.86 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
West Lake Hills

#2 West Lake Hills

City in Texas, United States

Population3,254
Coordinates30.2979800, -97.8019500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: West Lake Hills (-97.80195, 30.29798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $11.19
Round trip
$22.37
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.19 $22.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.59 $25.17
Premium $4.59 $13.59 $27.18
Diesel $3.99 $11.82 $23.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and West Lake Hills. The current time is 21:45:03.

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.