How far is Sandy Oaks, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Sandy Oaks, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Oaks and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Oaks and San Antonio.
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Start on Skila Drive
790 ft · 40 sec · Skila Drive
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Turn left onto Waterwood Pass Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Waterwood Pass Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Priest Road
22 m · 6 sec · Priest Road
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Take the ramp left
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South
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Turn left onto East Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Military Plaza
119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Oaks and San Antonio.
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.
Priest Road
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sandy Oaks and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Oaks to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Elmendorf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Sandy Oaks and 10.6 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandy Oaks and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Elmendorf
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Olmos Park City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmendorf.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Oaks and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 km).
#1 Sandy Oaks
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 4,787 |
| Coordinates | 29.1808700, -98.4074200 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
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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