Origin
Pleasanton, TX
Night in Pleasanton on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasanton, 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
42m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasanton, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Pleasanton to San Antonio, you are in for a quick 36.5-mile journey that typically takes about 37 minutes. This short hop is a straightforward trip within the Great Plains region that is easily completed as a day trip. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should be plenty to cover this distance, making it a very economical drive. Because the transit time is so brief, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a practical connection between these two Texas communities, offering a simple transition without the fatigue of a long-haul road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 37 | 31.2 mi | 32m |
| TX 97 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Commerce Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I-37 Frontage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Military Plaza | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 37 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dolorosa Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 37
— 31.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasanton, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on TX 97
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
TX 97
2
Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
I-37 Frontage Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 37 North
4
Merge onto I 37
31 mi
·
32 min
·
I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 141
Toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
380 ft
·
11 sec
·
Interstate 37 South
7
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Street
8
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
9
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
10
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 36.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I-37 Frontage Road
Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 37 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 37 North
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 37
Merge onto I 37
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
36.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Dolorosa Street
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.00 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
13 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
42m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way between these two points. While you will utilize I-37 North as your primary artery to reach San Antonio, the route transitions into local roads like Commerce Street as you arrive. You will find that this path lacks the long, monotonous stretches typical of cross-country interstate travel. The experience feels more like a standard commute than a scenic tour, requiring you to stay attentive through the various turns. It is a functional drive that balances highway speed with the necessity of navigating into the city center.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.2 mi on I 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 37 and TX 97. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near I-37 Frontage Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pleasanton, TX to San Antonio, TX is easy. At 42m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (I-37 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (I 37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
649 ft
361 ft
Total Climb
416 ft
Total Descent
128 ft
Highest Point
649 ft
~36.4 mi in
Elevation Range
288 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Pleasanton, TX
Full guide →Pleasanton is in 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 42m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.2 miles on I 37. 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 3.6 miles (I-37 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.9 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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