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

The driving distance from Windcrest, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
12.12 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.3 mi
14.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.3 mi
Kilometers
14.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.12 mi
Kilometers
19.51 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 29, 11:30 AM CDT
Return by in Windcrest
Wed, Apr 29, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windcrest
2026-04-29T11:12
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Apr 29, 11:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Windcrest
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kirby
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Windcrest
5.8 mi
00h 09m
To San Antonio
6.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Midcrown Drive

    1894 ft · 1 min · Midcrown Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walzem Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Walzem Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    2924 ft · 48 sec · Interstate 35 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, I 410

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windcrest 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Pan Am Expressway
8.07 mi · 67%
Walzem Road
1.07 mi · 9%
North Main Avenue
0.57 mi · 5%
Interstate 35 North
0.55 mi · 5%
Midcrown Drive
0.36 mi · 3%
I 35 South
0.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

6.41 mi · 00h 08m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirby
00h 09m from Windcrest
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Windcrest and Partly Sunny then 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 Windcrest to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Kirby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Windcrest and 6.3 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirby

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 Kirby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 11.9 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

District 4 City Council Office

San Antonio , TX
5102 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews Local government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 4.9 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 Kirby.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

10 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windcrest and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 9.3 mi (14.96 km).

Windcrest

#1 Windcrest

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population5,854
Coordinates29.5155100, -98.3802900
Altitude240
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: Midcrown Drive (-98.380393, 29.51551)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.25
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.62 $3.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.59 $1.97 $3.95
Diesel $3.99 $1.72 $3.43

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Windcrest and San Antonio. The current time is 11:12:40.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.