Origin
Stockdale, TX
Morning in Stockdale on Sunday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockdale, 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
52m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stockdale, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Stockdale and San Antonio, this 42.1-mile connection is a perfect day trip. Expect to spend about 50 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate from the Great Plains into the heart of the city. Since the entire journey is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy travel fatigue. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. This drive works best for those who prefer a direct, efficient path rather than a long-haul excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 87 West | 28.4 mi | 33m |
| Rigsby Avenue | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| William J Bordelon Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Commerce Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Roland Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US 87 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 87 West
— 28.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockdale, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on TX 123
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Highway 123 North
2
Turn right onto US 87 Bus
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 87; TX 97
28 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 87 West
4
Continue on US 87
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Rigsby Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto US 87
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Roland Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 87
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 87
Toward I 10 West, US 90 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10; US 87; US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 574
Toward I 37, US 281: Corpus Christi, Johnson City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 37 North, US 281 North: Johnson City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 141
Toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
380 ft
·
11 sec
·
Interstate 37 South
13
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Street
14
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
15
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
16
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Stockdale, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 34.2 and 37.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
34.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 87
Turn left onto US 87 toward I 10 West, US 90 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 10 West, US 90 West
5
34.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 10; US 87; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 87; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 37, US 281: Corpus Christi, Johnson City
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 574
Toward I 37, US 281: Corpus Christi, Johnson Ci...
8
36.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 37 North, US 281 North: Johnson City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 37 North, US 281 North: Johnson City
8
37.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 141
Toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.92 one way
$11.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
China Grove, TX
20 mi in
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
2 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
52m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that moves away from the typical interstate experience. Because the highway share is 0%, you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than cruising on high-speed expressways. You will primarily follow Highway 123 North, transition through West Main Street, and finish via Highway 87 West. The road lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns and transitions. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that demands your attention as you transition between these two Texas locations.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.4 mi on US Highway 87 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 87 West and Rigsby Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.2 miles in near US 87.
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 10 decision points packed into just 39.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 34.2 miles (US 87): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles (I 10; US 87; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Stockdale, TX to San Antonio, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Johnson City along the way.
Johnson City
36.1 mi in
|
~47m
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 52m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.4 miles on US Highway 87 West. 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 34.2 miles (US 87): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles (I 10; US 87; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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