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Trip from San Antonio, TX to Seguin, 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

34.3 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
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.

Downtown San Antonio, TX, TX

San Antonio, TX

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city in and county seat of Guadalupe County, Texas, United States

Seguin, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a straightforward, quick transition between San Antonio and Seguin, this 34.3-mile journey is an ideal day trip. Expect to spend about 42 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate primarily through local streets rather than major interstates. Since the entire route remains within the Great Plains region, the landscape stays consistent throughout the drive. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is a very economical excursion that does not require an overnight stay. This simple trip is perfect for those who prefer avoiding highway traffic in favor of a direct, turn-heavy local route.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
90th Infantry Division Highway 22.2 mi 23m
East Commerce Street 3.5 mi 5m
West Court Street 2.1 mi 4m
I 10 2 mi 1m
Jose Lopez Freeway 1.8 mi 2m
FM 464 0.8 mi 1m
East Market Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Market Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 90th Infantry Division Highway — 22.2 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Seguin, 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 · 45 sec · East Market Street
4

Turn left

363 ft · 13 sec
Use the left lane.
5

Turn straight onto East Commerce Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Commerce Street
6

Keep slight left at fork onto East Commerce Street

2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street
7

Turn slight right onto East Houston Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · East Houston Street
8

Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Interstate 10 East
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Merge onto I 10; US 90

1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 10; US 90

22 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on I 10; TX 130

2.0 mi · 1 min · I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 605 Toward FM 464 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn slight left onto West Interstate 10

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Interstate 10
15

Turn right onto FM 464

0.8 mi · 1 min · FM 464
16

Continue on US 90 Alt

2.1 mi · 4 min · West Court Street
17

Arrive at destination

US 90 Alt

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | Interstate 10 East

Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
4.7 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 East, US 90 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 10 East, US 90 East
5
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 10; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway

Merge onto I 10; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.8 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward FM 464

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 605 Toward FM 464

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.18 one way

$10.37 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $5.67 $11.35
premium $4.54 $6.12 $12.25
diesel $5.61 $7.57 $15.15

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 $3.60 $1.65
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.00 $1.37
EV Truck/SUV 13.7 0 $4.80 $2.20

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

San Antonio, TX

Late night in San Antonio on Sunday

Local time

3:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Seguin, TX

Late night in Seguin on Sunday

Local time

3:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

14 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

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?

Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this path is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will navigate via West Market Street, East Market Street, and East Commerce Street, as the highway share for this trip is exactly 0%. Because the longest stretch of road is effectively 0 miles on West Market Street, you should prepare for frequent turns and constant road navigation. The experience feels more like a city-to-city connector than a high-speed transit route. Be ready to stay alert as you maneuver through these local segments to reach your destination.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on 90th Infantry Division Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Interstate 10 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between San Antonio, TX and Seguin, TX, road signs point toward Austin, Waco and Fm 464.

Austin

28.8 mi in | ~33m | via I 10; TX 130

Waco

28.8 mi in | ~33m | via I 10; TX 130

Fm 464

30.8 mi in | ~35m

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

Arriving in Seguin, TX

Full guide →

Seguin is a city in the Post Oak Savannah region of 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: 34.3 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.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on 90th Infantry Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Seguin, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Interstate 10 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Seguin, 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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