Origin
Leon Valley, TX
Late night in Leon Valley on Friday
Local time
1:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leon Valley, TX to San Antonio, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.6 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leon Valley, TX
Jeff Stapleton
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Leon Valley and San Antonio, you are looking at a brief 11.8-mile journey. This trip is easily managed in about 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics, as the entire route stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical drive for your itinerary. Because the trip is so short, it offers maximum flexibility for your daily schedule, allowing you to move between these two points with minimal effort.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulling you into a monotonous highway rhythm. You will navigate local surface streets throughout the entire 11.8-mile distance, as the route maintains a 0% highway share. Without any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive requires your full attention to navigate the frequent turns. This is strictly a local driving experience, so prepare for the stop-and-go nature of city transit. It is a straightforward trip, but the technical, turn-based character of the roads defines the pace of your travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bandera Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
891 ft
649 ft
Total Climb
104 ft
Total Descent
281 ft
Highest Point
891 ft
~0.7 mi in
Elevation Range
242 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.6 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 10, US 87
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10, US 87
3
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
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 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North Pecos-La Trinidad
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Dolorosa Street
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left 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 Leon Valley, TX to San Antonio, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
8 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bandera Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Culebra Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Pecos-La Trinidad | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dolorosa Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| McDermott Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bandera Road
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leon Valley, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on TX 16
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Bandera Road
2
Continue on Spur 421
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Culebra Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10, US 87
4
Merge onto I 10; US 87
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
McDermott Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
7
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
1:49 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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 Leon Valley, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 9.6 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bandera Road, Culebra Road, North Pecos-La Trinidad. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Leon Valley, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.45 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.6 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Leon Valley, TX to San Antonio, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 649 ft to 891 ft elevation with about 104 ft of total climbing.
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