Origin
San Antonio, TX
Late night in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Windcrest, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
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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Windcrest, TX
Tomás Asurmendi
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between San Antonio and Windcrest, this 11.5-mile route is a straightforward choice. You can expect to complete the journey in about 18 minutes, making it an effortless day trip that requires no overnight stays. The path relies heavily on major infrastructure, including the North Pan Am Expressway, Walzem Road, and the William J. Bordelon Freeway. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a budget-friendly way to navigate the Great Plains region of Texas. Since both locations sit within the same region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pan Am Expressway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Walzem Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| William J Bordelon Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 35 North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Midcrown Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Commerce Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Pan Am Expressway
— 6.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Windcrest, 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
216 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Commerce Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 281 North, I 37 North
7
Merge onto I 37; US 281
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward I 35 North: Austin
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 35
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 165
Toward FM 1976: Walzem Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 35 North
12
Turn right onto FM 1976
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Walzem Road
13
Turn left onto Midcrown Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Midcrown Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Midcrown Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 9.2 — 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.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 281 North, I 37 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 281 North, I 37 North
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 142A
Toward I 35 North: Austin
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Merge onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward FM 1976: Walzem Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 165
Toward FM 1976: Walzem Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Windcrest, TX
Late night in Windcrest on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
3 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
18m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 71% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the North Pan Am Expressway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.7 miles. The personality of this route is purely functional, prioritizing efficiency over scenic detours. As you transition from the expressway onto the William J. Bordelon Freeway and Walzem Road, the pace remains consistent. Expect a practical, no-nonsense experience behind the wheel that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on North Pan Am Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Pan Am Expressway and Walzem Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
788 ft
649 ft
Total Climb
211 ft
Total Descent
72 ft
Highest Point
788 ft
~11.5 mi in
Elevation Range
139 ft
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 Windcrest, TX
Full guide →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 18m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on North Pan Am Expressway. 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 Windcrest, 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 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Windcrest, 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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