How far is Shady Hollow, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Shady Hollow, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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 third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Hollow and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Hollow and San Antonio.
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Start on Saddle Mountain Trail
702 ft · 36 sec · Saddle Mountain Trail
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Turn left onto Eldorado Trail
619 ft · 29 sec · Eldorado Trail
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Turn right onto Brodie Lane
1.8 mi · 4 min · Brodie Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West FM 1626
1031 ft · 21 sec · West FM 1626
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Turn right onto West FM 1626
9.7 mi · 13 min · West FM 1626
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Turn slight right onto I 35 South: San Marcos
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35
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Continue on North Old Highway 81
2104 ft · 42 sec · North Old Highway 81
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street
49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street
34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue
2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West Travis Street
68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street
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Turn left onto North Flores Street
807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street
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Continue on 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 Shady Hollow 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.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Shady Hollow and Patchy Fog then 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 Shady Hollow to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Shady Hollow and 37.5 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.79 one way or $19.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Shady Hollow and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Marion City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shady Hollow and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 63.67 mi (102.46 km).
#1 Shady Hollow
Census designated place
| Population | 5,004 |
| Coordinates | 30.1649300, -97.8622300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
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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