How far is Somerset, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Somerset, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.55 mi
00h 23m
Flight
16.87 mi
27.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.87 mi
Kilometers
27.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.47 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 2:01 AM CDT
Return by in Somerset
Tue, May 5, 2:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-05T01:38
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 2:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Von Ormy
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Somerset
9.8 mi
00h 11m
To San Antonio
9.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on K Street

    19 m · 8 sec · K Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Somerset Road

    2307 ft · 53 sec · Somerset Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South TX 1604 Loop West

    3232 ft · 49 sec · South TX 1604 Loop West

  4. 4

    Continue on Anderson Loop

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Anderson Loop

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Interstate 35 South

    1297 ft · 27 sec · Interstate 35 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    4 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street

    619 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Laredo Street

    2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Santa Rosa Street

    2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dolorosa Street

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Dolorosa Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and San Antonio.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Pan Am Expressway
9.89 mi · 51%
Purple Heart Trail
4.04 mi · 21%
Anderson Loop
2.84 mi · 15%
South TX 1604 Loop West
0.61 mi · 3%
South Santa Rosa Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Somerset Road
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Pan Am Expressway

Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

9.35 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Von Ormy
00h 11m from Somerset
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Von Ormy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Somerset and 9.8 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Somerset and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Von Ormy

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 Von Ormy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City Hall San Antonio
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

City Hall San Antonio

San Antonio , TX
100 Military Plaza #4, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 3.5/5 25 reviews City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Von Ormy.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

22 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

95 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 16.87 mi (27.15 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

City in Texas, United States

Population1,983
Coordinates29.2263500, -98.6578000
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
San Antonio

#2 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
Start: K Street (-98.65778, 29.226317)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.22
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.61 $5.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.59 $3.17 $6.34
Diesel $3.99 $2.76 $5.51

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and San Antonio. The current time is 01:38:20.

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.