Origin
Converse, TX
Morning in Converse on Friday
Local time
7:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Converse, TX to San Antonio, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Converse, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Converse to San Antonio is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 15 miles. You can expect to reach your destination in about 24 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. The path takes you through the Great Plains region using a mix of local corridors like Gibbs Sprawl Road and Rittiman Road before transitioning toward Interstate 35 North. With a minimal fuel budget of roughly $2, this commute is highly economical for those moving between these two Texas locations. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that serves as a seamless connection between the suburban feel of Converse and the urban hub of San Antonio.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as the highway share for this trip is zero percent. You will navigate through local surface streets, which requires more attention to traffic signals and intersections compared to a long-haul highway stretch. Because the route relies on local roads like Rittiman and Gibbs Sprawl, the pace is dictated by city traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising. Do not look for a long, uninterrupted stretch of pavement here; instead, anticipate a series of turns that guide you steadily toward the city center. This is a functional, short-distance trip that keeps you engaged with the local road network throughout the entire 24-minute duration.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pan Am Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
765 ft
646 ft
Total Climb
123 ft
Total Descent
193 ft
Highest Point
765 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
120 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near Interstate 35 North.
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 13 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (Interstate 35 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Interstate 35 North
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
13.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
13.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Main Avenue
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Main Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
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 Converse, TX to San Antonio, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Laredo along the way.
Laredo
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 35
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pan Am Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Gibbs Sprawl Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Rittiman Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Interstate 35 North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Flores Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Elmira Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Military Plaza | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Pan Am Expressway
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Converse, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Toepperwein Road
99 ft
·
11 sec
·
Toepperwein Road
2
Turn left onto FM 1976
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Gibbs Sprawl Road
3
Continue on Rittiman Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rittiman Road
4
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate 35 North
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the ramp
504 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 35 South
6
Merge onto I 35
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elmira Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto Navarro Street
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Navarro Street
12
Continue on Navarro Street
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
Navarro Street
13
Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Travis Street
222 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Travis Street
15
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Flores Street
16
Continue on Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
17
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
18
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.18 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
7:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Converse, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 14.4 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pan Am Expressway, Gibbs Sprawl Road, Rittiman Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Converse, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (Interstate 35 North): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Converse, TX to San Antonio, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Laredo along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 646 ft to 765 ft elevation with about 123 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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