Origin
Devine, TX
Late night in Devine on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Devine, 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
39m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Devine, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Devine to San Antonio, you are looking at a quick, straightforward 34.4-mile journey. Expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is a very budget-friendly transit across the Great Plains region. Because the entire route remains within the same region, you will notice a consistent landscape throughout. Whether you are commuting or heading into the city for a quick visit, this drive is efficient and simple to navigate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 21.3 mi | 21m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| East Hondo Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Interstate 35 North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Santa Rosa Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Laredo Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dolorosa Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 173 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 21.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devine, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on TX 173
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hondo Avenue
2
Continue on TX 173
432 ft
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 173 South
3
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 35 North
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto I 35
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 35
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 155A
Toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto South Laredo Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Laredo Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on South Santa Rosa Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Santa Rosa Street
11
Turn right onto Dolorosa Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
12
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Interstate 35 North
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
32.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
32.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 155A
Toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
3
33 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Laredo Street
Turn straight onto South Laredo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Late night in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
17% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 6:56PM CDT until April 13 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 6:54PM CDT 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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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?
This 34.4-mile stretch is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will find that highway driving accounts for 0% of this trip, meaning you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, your focus will be on navigating local roads for the duration of the 36-minute transit. The character of the road remains consistent from start to finish, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns along the way.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Interstate 35 North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Interstate 35 North): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 39m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1 miles (Interstate 35 North): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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