Origin
Converse, TX
Night in Converse on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Converse, TX to San Antonio, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Converse, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Converse to San Antonio is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 15 miles. You can expect to reach your destination in about 24 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. The path takes you through the Great Plains region using a mix of local corridors like Gibbs Sprawl Road and Rittiman Road before transitioning toward Interstate 35 North. With a minimal fuel budget of roughly $2, this commute is highly economical for those moving between these two Texas locations. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that serves as a seamless connection between the suburban feel of Converse and the urban hub of San Antonio.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pan Am Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Gibbs Sprawl Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Rittiman Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Interstate 35 North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Flores Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Elmira Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Military Plaza | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Pan Am Expressway
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Converse, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Toepperwein Road
99 ft
·
11 sec
·
Toepperwein Road
2
Turn left onto FM 1976
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Gibbs Sprawl Road
3
Continue on Rittiman Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rittiman Road
4
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate 35 North
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the ramp
504 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 35 South
6
Merge onto I 35
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elmira Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto Navarro Street
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Navarro Street
12
Continue on Navarro Street
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
Navarro Street
13
Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Travis Street
222 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Travis Street
15
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Flores Street
16
Continue on Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
17
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
18
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Interstate 35 North
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro...
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Main Avenue
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Main Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.18 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Night in San Antonio on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 9:08PM MDT until April 18 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 9:08PM MDT until April 18 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as the highway share for this trip is zero percent. You will navigate through local surface streets, which requires more attention to traffic signals and intersections compared to a long-haul highway stretch. Because the route relies on local roads like Rittiman and Gibbs Sprawl, the pace is dictated by city traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising. Do not look for a long, uninterrupted stretch of pavement here; instead, anticipate a series of turns that guide you steadily toward the city center. This is a functional, short-distance trip that keeps you engaged with the local road network throughout the entire 24-minute duration.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on North Pan Am Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near Interstate 35 North.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (Interstate 35 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
765 ft
646 ft
Total Climb
123 ft
Total Descent
193 ft
Highest Point
765 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
120 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Converse, TX to San Antonio, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Laredo along the way.
Laredo
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 35
About the Cities
Arriving in San Antonio, TX
Full guide →Founded 1718
San Antonio is the second largest city in the state of Texas and the 7th largest in the United States. It's the 24th largest metropolitan area in the country. Visited by more than 31 million annual visitors, San Antonio is a beautiful city at the axis of three different geological terrains: Hill Country, South Texas Plains and Prairie and Lakes. There's a lot to do in this city: fine art museums, historical missions and plenty of amusement parks in addition to great dining and lots of drinking. The culture and people are vibrant and interesting. San Antonio's downtown is one of the most lively in the nation.
Top landmarks
- • Alamo Mission in San Antonio — historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
- • San Antonio Missions National Historical Park — historic district in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
- • Fort Sam Houston — military base in San Antonio, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on North Pan Am Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at San Antonio, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (Interstate 35 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at San Antonio, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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