Origin
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Tuesday
Local time
1:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Runge, 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
1h 24m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Runge, TX
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Trip Overview
San Antonio, TX to Runge, TX is 69.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m via US 181, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. With almost the entire route on highways, it's a simple point-to-point connection. Consider this route for its efficiency if you're looking for a quick transit between these two Texas locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 181 | 48.3 mi | 56m |
| East State Highway 72 | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| William J Bordelon Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North 5th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 181
— 48.3 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Runge, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Market Street
4
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
6
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
7
Continue on I 37; US 281
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 181
48 mi
·
56 min
·
US 181
Exit 132
Toward US 181 South: Floresville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 181 Bus
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5th Street
10
Turn left onto US 181 Bus; TX 72; TX 239
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
10 mi
·
13 min
·
East State Highway 72
12
Turn right onto FM 81
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Helena Street
13
Arrive at destination
FM 81
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Tower of the Americas Way
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 37 South, US 281 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
7
10 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 181
Take the exit onto US 181 toward US 181 South: Floresville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 132
Toward US 181 South: Floresville
4
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 181 Bus; TX 72; TX 239 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 181 Bus; TX 72; TX 239 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
TX 72; TX 239 / East State Highway 72
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 72; TX 239 / East State Highway 72
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.13 one way
$20.25 round trip
$3.69/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| premium | $4.41 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Runge, TX
Afternoon in Runge on Tuesday
Local time
1:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
1 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
1h 24m 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?
You'll spend 97% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 48.3 miles on US 181. The transition to surface roads will occur closer to your destination in Runge, TX. Expect mostly rural cruising with minimal urban merging to navigate on this drive.
97% 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: 48.3 mi on US 181.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 181 and East State Highway 72. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Tower of the Americas Way.
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 1h 24m 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: at 0.8 miles (Tower of the Americas Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (US 181): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 24m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.3 miles on US 181. 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 0.8 miles (Tower of the Americas Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (US 181): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Runge, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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