Origin
Floresville, TX
Morning in Floresville on Tuesday
Local time
6:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Floresville, TX to San Antonio, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Floresville, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Floresville to San Antonio, you are in for a quick 30.3-mile trip that typically takes about 37 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward journey that is easily managed as a simple day trip. You won't need to plan for any overnight stays, as the duration is quite short. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or casual travelers. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should expect a more hands-on experience behind the wheel compared to a standard highway haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 181 North | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| I 37 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| 10th Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Commerce Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South US Highway 181 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Standish Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Military Plaza | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 181 North
— 16.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Floresville, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on this road
27 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Loop 181
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
3
Turn right onto FM 536
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Standish Street
4
Turn left onto US 181
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
10th Street
5
Continue on US 181
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 181 North
6
Take the exit onto US 181
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
South US Highway 181
7
Merge onto I 37
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 141
Toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
380 ft
·
11 sec
·
Interstate 37 South
10
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Street
11
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
12
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
13
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Loop 181 / 4th Street
Turn right onto Loop 181 / 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FM 536 / Standish Street
Turn right onto FM 536 / Standish Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 37
Merge onto I 37
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 141
Toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
5
30.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Dolorosa Street
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in San Antonio on Tuesday
Local time
6:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is defined by its local character rather than high-speed interstate travel, as it features a 0% highway share. You will navigate your way through various segments, including 4th Street, Standish Street, and 10th Street. Because the route relies on local roads, there is no single long stretch of highway to zone out on; in fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on 4th Street. Expect a technical, turn-heavy experience that requires your full attention throughout the duration of the trip. It is a practical path that prioritizes local connectivity over rapid transit.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on US Highway 181 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 181 North and I 37. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loop 181 / 4th Street.
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 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 181 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (FM 536 / Standish Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (I 37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Floresville, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Wilson County Courthouse and Jail — historic place in Floresville, Wilson County, Texas
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 38m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on US Highway 181 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (Loop 181 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (FM 536 / Standish Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (I 37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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