Origin
La Vernia, TX
Late night in La Vernia on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Vernia, 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
36m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Vernia, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.6-mile drive from La Vernia, TX, to San Antonio, TX, is easily manageable in about 36 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With 90% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a focused drive primarily along US 87, Jose Lopez Freeway, and William J Bordelon Freeway. This route is entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, so you won't need to budget much for gas. It's a quick connection that's ideal for a day trip, allowing you to spend most of your time at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 25.6-mile trip, with 90% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 20.1 miles on US 87, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The roads are designed for efficient travel, so you can anticipate relatively smooth sailing without many interruptions. This is not a route for leisurely sightseeing, but rather a functional path connecting two points in the Great Plains.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and Jose Lopez Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 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 11 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (US 87): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (I 10; US 87; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
20.8 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
22.5 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
24.2 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between La Vernia, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Johnson City, Downtown and The Alamo.
Johnson City
22.5 mi in
|
~31m
Downtown
24.2 mi in
|
~33m
The Alamo
24.2 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 87 | 20.1 mi | 27m |
| 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 |
| Military Plaza | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 37 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bluebonnet Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 87
— 20.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vernia, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Dry Hollow
142 ft
·
10 sec
·
Dry Hollow
2
Turn left onto Loop 321
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chihuahua East
3
Turn right onto FM 775
352 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bluebonnet Drive
4
Turn right onto US 87
20 mi
·
27 min
·
US 87
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
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
Late night in San Antonio on Friday
Local time
2:49 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
5 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
36m 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 La Vernia, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 25.6 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 87, Jose Lopez Freeway, William J Bordelon Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from La Vernia, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.87 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 11 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (US 87): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (I 10; US 87; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between La Vernia, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Johnson City, Downtown and The Alamo.
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. 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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