Origin
San Antonio, TX
Morning in San Antonio on Friday
Local time
7:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Converse, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Antonio, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Converse, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward trip within the Great Plains region of Texas, the drive from San Antonio to Converse is an efficient option. Spanning just 14.6 miles, this journey typically takes about 23 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. Your route will primarily follow local surface streets including West Market Street, East Market Street, and East Commerce Street. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be plenty to cover the transit, making this an extremely affordable excursion. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will find consistent terrain throughout your brief time behind the wheel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway travel. You will navigate exclusively through urban surface streets, which keeps the pace steady but requires your full attention at intersections. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, so be prepared for frequent stops and turns as you move between the two cities. This personality makes the drive feel more like a local commute than a sprawling cross-country trek. The absence of highway segments means you will spend the entire 23-minute duration managing local traffic patterns rather than cruising at high speeds.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seguin Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
770 ft
644 ft
Total Climb
251 ft
Total Descent
182 ft
Highest Point
770 ft
~12.5 mi in
Elevation Range
125 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
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 9 decision points packed into just 14.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 281 North, I 37 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 281 North, I 37 North
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 142A
Toward I 35 North: Austin
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Binz-Engleman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 161
Toward Binz-Engleman Road
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Northeast Loop 410
Turn right onto Northeast Loop 410
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seguin Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| North Pan Am Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| South Seguin Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| William J Bordelon Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 35 North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| FM 1976 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Seguin Road
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Converse, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Market Street
4
Turn left
363 ft
·
13 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
216 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Commerce Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 281 North, I 37 North
7
Merge onto I 37; US 281
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward I 35 North: Austin
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 35
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 161
Toward Binz-Engleman Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Interstate 35 North
12
Turn right onto Northeast Loop 410
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
Northeast Loop 410
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto FM 78
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Seguin Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto FM 1516
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Seguin Road
15
Turn left onto FM 1976
322 ft
·
14 sec
·
FM 1976
16
Turn left onto Toepperwein Road
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
Toepperwein Road
17
Arrive at destination
Toepperwein Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.21 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Converse, TX
Morning in Converse on Friday
Local time
7:07 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
23m 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 Converse, TX covers 14.6 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seguin Road, North Pan Am Expressway, South Seguin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 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 $2.21 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 9 decision points packed into just 14.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Antonio, TX to Converse, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 644 ft to 770 ft elevation with about 251 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
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. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Converse, TX
Explore more options from San Antonio, TX or browse trips ending in Converse, TX.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.