How far is Shiner, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Shiner, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 34m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shiner and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shiner and San Antonio.
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Start on East 5th Street
25 m · 5 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue E
1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue E
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Continue on US Highway 90A West
15.2 mi · 17 min · US Highway 90A West
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Continue on North Sarah Dewitt Drive
1195 ft · 25 sec · North Sarah Dewitt Drive
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Saint Louis Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
12.8 mi · 14 min · Water Street
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Continue on East Pierce Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East Pierce Street
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Take the exit left toward US 183 to US 90: Gonzales, Cuero, Luling, Lockhart
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
38 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
790 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi · 7 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 Shiner and San Antonio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 183 to US 90
Merge slight left
38 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Shiner and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shiner to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Kingsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Shiner and 46.9 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shiner and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsbury
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 Kingsbury.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shiner and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 79.62 mi (128.14 km).
#1 Shiner
City in Lavaca County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,174 |
| Coordinates | 29.4291300, -97.1705400 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
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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