Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Antonio, TX
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Medina, TX
Mark Direen
This 60-mile drive from San Antonio to Medina, Texas, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. It's an ideal one-day excursion, so no overnight stays are necessary. The route primarily utilizes Bandera Road and State Highway 16 South before transitioning to FM 3240. With a fuel cost estimated around $9, it's an economical journey. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region of Texas for the entire trip. This route offers a simple and efficient way to travel between these two Texas towns, perfect for a quick getaway.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bandera Road | 22.7 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 16 South | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| FM 3240 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Ranch Road 2828 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 16 North | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Culebra Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Navarro Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| San Pedro Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Medina, TX.
Start on Dolorosa Street
Continue on West Market Street
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
Continue on San Pedro Avenue
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road
Turn left onto Culebra Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 421
Continue on TX 16
Turn right onto 13th Street
At end of road, turn right onto TX 173
Turn left onto FM 3240
At end of road, turn left onto RM 2828
Turn right onto TX 16
Turn right onto Newcomer Lane
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 4.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Culebra Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 421 / Bandera Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.07 one way
$18.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.92 | $19.85 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.71 | $21.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
11:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Medina on Sunday
Local time
11:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with 49% of it being on highways. You'll experience stretches on Bandera Road, which is the longest uninterrupted segment at 22.7 miles, offering a consistent pace. As you progress south on State Highway 16 and then onto FM 3240, expect the road to evolve, potentially offering a more local feel. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a blend of more open road driving and potentially some more winding or community-focused sections as you approach Medina. The profile suggests a varied driving experience that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Navarro Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (San Pedro Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (West Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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