Origin
La Coste, TX
Afternoon in La Coste on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Coste, 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
32m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Coste, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet of La Coste into the heart of San Antonio, this 25.3-mile trip is an ideal day outing. You can expect to reach your destination in about 29 minutes, making it an efficient commute within the Great Plains. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel should cover your needs for this short excursion. Because the route is so brief, you certainly don't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two Texas locations, keeping you firmly within the same regional landscape for the entire duration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cleto Rodriguez Freeway | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 90 East | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| Castro Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| County Road 482 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Santa Rosa Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Laredo Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dolorosa Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
— 12.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Coste, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on this road
154 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Front Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Front Street
3
Turn right onto FM 471
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Castro Avenue
4
Turn right onto County Road 482
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 482
5
Turn right onto US 90
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 90 East
6
Continue on US 90
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 572
Toward I 10 West, I 35, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin, Laredo
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 155A
Toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto South Laredo Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Laredo Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on South Santa Rosa Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Santa Rosa Street
14
Turn right onto Dolorosa Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
15
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Front Street
Turn left onto South Front Street
Navigation decision point
8
22.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West, I 35, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin, Laredo
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 572
Toward I 10 West, I 35, US 87 North: El Paso, A...
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West, I 35 North, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North, US 87 North: El P...
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 10; I 35; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 155A
Toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.84 one way
$7.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in San Antonio on Saturday
Local time
3:16 PM
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
15 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
32m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you focused on the road rather than cruising on an interstate. With a highway share of 0%, you will navigate via South Front Street, Castro Avenue, and County Road 482 instead of high-speed lanes. The lack of a significant longest stretch on any single road means you will be making frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The journey maintains a consistent local feel from start to finish, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns along the way. This is a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over highway speed.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway and US Highway 90 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Front Street.
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 11 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between La Coste, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Laredo.
Austin
22.6 mi in
|
~27m
Laredo
22.6 mi in
|
~27m
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 32m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway. 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: near the start (South Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: 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 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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