Origin
Schertz, TX
Late night in Schertz on Sunday
Local time
4:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schertz, 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
29m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schertz, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Schertz and San Antonio, this 18-mile trip is a straightforward option that typically takes about 29 minutes. You will stay within the Great Plains region for the duration of the drive, moving seamlessly between the two Texas cities. Since the entire journey is easily manageable in a single day, you do not need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should be plenty to cover the distance in a standard vehicle. This route is ideal for those who prefer efficiency over a long-haul adventure, providing a simple link between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John E Peterson Boulevard | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| North Pan Am Expressway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Gordon A Blake Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Interstate 35 North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Flores Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Loop 410 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Elmira Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John E Peterson Boulevard
— 9.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schertz, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on 1st Street
57 ft
·
10 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto FM 78; FM 1518
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
John E Peterson Boulevard
3
Continue on FM 78
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Gordon A Blake Highway
4
Turn straight onto FM 78
9.2 mi
·
15 min
·
John E Peterson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on FM 78
133 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Seguin Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Northeast Loop 410
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Loop 410
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Binz-Engleman Road
515 ft
·
21 sec
·
Binz-Engleman Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Interstate 35 North
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 35 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elmira Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto Navarro Street
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Navarro Street
16
Continue on Navarro Street
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
Navarro Street
17
Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto West Travis Street
222 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Travis Street
19
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Flores Street
20
Continue on Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
21
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
22
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 11.5 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Northeast Loop 410
Turn right onto Northeast Loop 410
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35 South
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
8
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro...
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
North Main Avenue
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
San Antonio, TX
Late night in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
4:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 10 mph
0% chance
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
27 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
29m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you navigate your way into San Antonio. You will spend about 27% of your travel time on highways, utilizing a mix of John E Peterson Boulevard, North Pan Am Expressway, and Gordon A Blake Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.5-mile segment on John E Peterson Boulevard. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you should remain alert for frequent changes in direction compared to a standard interstate cruise. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention on local navigation.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on John E Peterson Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 11.5 miles in near Northeast Loop 410.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 18 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (Northeast Loop 410): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
761 ft
645 ft
Total Climb
204 ft
Total Descent
269 ft
Highest Point
761 ft
~1.3 mi in
Elevation Range
115 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Schertz, TX to San Antonio, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Laredo along the way.
Laredo
16.3 mi in
|
~25m
|
via I 35
About the Cities
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 29m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on John E Peterson Boulevard. 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 San Antonio, 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 11.5 miles (Northeast Loop 410): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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