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

The driving distance from Stockdale, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.09 mi
00h 50m
Flight
34.65 mi
55.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.65 mi
Kilometers
55.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.09 mi
Kilometers
67.74 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sat, Apr 18, 7:44 PM CDT
Return by in Stockdale
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockdale
2026-04-18T18:54
Arrive San Antonio
Sat, Apr 18, 7:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockdale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lone Oak
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Stockdale
19.6 mi
00h 25m
To San Antonio
22.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 123 North

    14 m · 5 sec · State Highway 123 North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2943 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 87 West

    28.4 mi · 34 min · US Highway 87 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Rigsby Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Rigsby Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Roland Avenue

    3196 ft · 1 min · Roland Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 10 West, US 90 West

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281: Corpus Christi, Johnson City

    644 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 37 North, US 281 North: Johnson City

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 West
28.4 mi · 67%
Rigsby Avenue
4.68 mi · 11%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.64 mi · 4%
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.23 mi · 3%
East Commerce Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Roland Avenue
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 West

Turn right onto US Highway 87 West

28.4 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lone Oak
00h 25m from Stockdale
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stockdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stockdale to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Lone Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Stockdale and 22.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stockdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Lone Oak

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 Lone Oak and the surrounding midpoint area.
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Windcrest City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Windcrest City Hall

Windcrest , TX
8601 Midcrown Dr, Windcrest, TX 78239
Rating 1.9/5 18 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Kirby Water Department

San Antonio , TX
112 Bauman St, San Antonio, TX 78219
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Water utility company,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lone Oak.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

23 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

64 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

111 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockdale and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 34.65 mi (55.76 km).

Stockdale

#1 Stockdale

City in Wilson County, Texas, United States

Population1,672
Coordinates29.2369100, -97.9600000
Altitude135
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: TX 123 (-97.960034, 29.236892)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.19
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.59 $11.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.59 $6.79 $13.59
Diesel $3.99 $5.91 $11.82

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockdale and San Antonio. The current time is 18:54:03.

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.