Origin
San Antonio, TX
Morning in San Antonio on Saturday
Local time
11:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to La Coste, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Antonio, TX
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La Coste, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Antonio, TX to La Coste, TX covers 26.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway, West US Highway 90, FM 471 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.5 miles on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting 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 33m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 26.1 miles, with most of the trip on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway and West US Highway 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.5 miles on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway and West US Highway 90. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Saint Mary's Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Saint Mary's Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 10; US 87; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (County Road 482): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Saint Mary's Street
Turn right onto South Saint Mary's Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m 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.
4
22 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
County Road 482
Turn left onto County Road 482
Navigation decision point
4
23.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
FM 471 / FM 471 South
At end of road, turn left onto FM 471 / FM 471 South
Navigation decision point
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cleto Rodriguez Freeway | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| West US Highway 90 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| FM 471 South | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| County Road 482 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Probandt Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Alamo Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Saint Mary's Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
— 12.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and La Coste, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
510 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Turn right onto South Saint Mary's Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saint Mary's Street
4
Turn right onto South Alamo Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Alamo Street
5
Turn left onto Spur 536
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Probandt Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 10 West
7
Merge onto I 10; US 87; US 90
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 90
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 90
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West US Highway 90
10
Turn left onto County Road 482
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 482
11
At end of road, turn left onto FM 471
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 471 South
12
Turn left onto South Front Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Front Street
13
Turn right
154 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
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
La Coste, TX
Morning in La Coste on Saturday
Local time
11:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 La Coste, TX covers 26.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cleto Rodriguez Freeway, West US Highway 90, FM 471 South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 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 $3.94 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 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Saint Mary's Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 10; US 87; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (County Road 482): Navigation decision point.
The route from San Antonio, TX to La Coste, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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