Origin
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Alamo Heights, TX
Drive Time
9m
Distance
5.1 mi
8 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Alamo Heights, TX covers 5.1 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, Navarro Street, West Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Broadway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
2.6 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 9m drive with frequent turns across 5.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Navarro Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 9m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Houston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Navarro Street
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Houston Street
Turn right onto East Houston Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Broadway
At end of road, turn left onto Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Blue Bonnet Boulevard
Turn right onto Blue Bonnet Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Navarro Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Houston Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Blue Bonnet Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dolorosa Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Alamo Heights, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Turn left onto Navarro Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Navarro Street
4
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Houston Street
Use the none lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto Broadway
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Broadway
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto Blue Bonnet Boulevard
196 ft
·
8 sec
·
Blue Bonnet Boulevard
7
Arrive at destination
Blue Bonnet Boulevard
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 2.6 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 5.1 miles or 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 2.6 miles or 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alamo Heights, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving San Antonio, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 5.1 miles and 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from San Antonio, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Broadway for about 4.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 2.6 mi from San Antonio, TX · 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 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 5.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 2.6 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alamo Heights, TX
The final approach into Alamo Heights, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Alamo Heights, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.78 one way
$1.56 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $0.85 | $1.71 |
| premium | $4.59 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.13 | $2.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Alamo Heights, TX
Afternoon in Alamo Heights on Sunday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
9m 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 San Antonio, TX to Alamo Heights, TX covers 5.1 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, Navarro Street, West Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.6 miles from San Antonio, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.78 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 9m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Houston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Antonio, TX to Alamo Heights, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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