How far is San Antonio, TX from West University Place, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to West University Place, TX is about 194.5 miles (313 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185 miles (297.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Fayette County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and West University Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and West University Place.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East
874 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610
891 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 610 South
2723 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Loop North
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Loop North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Downtown
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
1553 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newcastle Drive, Weslayan Road
700 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
776 ft · 16 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Weslayan Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Weslayan Street
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Turn left onto Rice Boulevard
2338 ft · 1 min · Rice Boulevard
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Turn left onto Edloe Street
112 m · 20 sec · Edloe Street
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Turn left
16 m · 4 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 West University Place.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving San Antonio and Sunny near West University Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to West University Place?
The road trip is about 194.5 miles (313 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from San Antonio and 97.4 miles from West University Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185 miles (297.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.92 one way or $51.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Antonio and Sunny near West University Place.
Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schulenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and West University Place. Straight-line distance: 184.99 mi (297.71 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 West University Place
City in Harris County, Texas, U.
| Population | 15,496 |
| Coordinates | 29.7180100, -95.4338300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: West University Place (-95.43383, 29.71801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.92 | $51.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.49 | $62.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
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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