Origin
Jourdanton, TX
Late night in Jourdanton on Saturday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jourdanton, TX to San Antonio, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
42 mi
68 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jourdanton, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 42-mile drive from Jourdanton to San Antonio, Texas, will take you about 50 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-37, with brief segments on Oak Street and East State Highway 97, this route is best suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, it's an economical option for connecting these two points within the Great Plains region of Texas. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on faster roads, making for an efficient journey.
About the Cities
Arriving in San Antonio, TX
Full guide →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.
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 50m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 83% of this 42-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.2 miles on I-37, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on the interstate, there are brief transitions onto Oak Street and East State Highway 97, providing slight variations in the driving environment. This route generally maintains a steady, functional character without significant scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 37 and Oak Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 97 / Oak Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 97 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (I-37 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (I 37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 97 / Oak Street
Turn right onto TX 97 / Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I-37 Frontage Road
Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 37
Merge onto I 37
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
40.6 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
5
41.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Dolorosa Street
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 37 | 31.2 mi | 32m |
| Oak Street | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| East State Highway 97 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| East Commerce Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I-37 Frontage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Military Plaza | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 37
— 31.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jourdanton, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on TX 16
94 ft
·
5 sec
·
Zanderson Avenue
2
Turn right onto TX 97
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Oak Street
3
Turn left onto US 281; TX 97
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on US 281; TX 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
5
Turn right onto TX 97
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East State Highway 97
6
Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
I-37 Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 37 North
8
Merge onto I 37
31 mi
·
32 min
·
I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 141
Toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
380 ft
·
11 sec
·
Interstate 37 South
11
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Street
12
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
13
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
14
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Jourdanton, TX · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Jourdanton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Antonio, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into San Antonio, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Saturday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 10 mph
2% 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
26 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
50m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jourdanton, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 42 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 37, Oak Street, East State Highway 97. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 miles from Jourdanton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.35 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 straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 97 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (I-37 Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (I 37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jourdanton, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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