Origin
San Antonio, TX
Late night in San Antonio on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to La Vernia, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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 Vernia, TX
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Trip Overview
This short 25.5-mile drive from San Antonio, TX to La Vernia, TX will take you about 36 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll spend most of your time on US Highway 87 East, with portions on Rigsby Avenue and Jose Lopez Freeway. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Texas. It's a simple hop that doesn't require an overnight stay, perfect for a quick excursion or connecting to another adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.5 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 (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 71% of the journey on main roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.2 miles on US Highway 87 East. Expect a consistent driving experience as you transition from city arteries to a more open highway feel. The route is designed for steady progress, minimizing complex turns and maximizing forward momentum.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 87 East is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 87 East and Rigsby Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Tower of the Americas Way.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 25.5 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 0.8 miles (Tower of the Americas Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 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.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Tower of the Americas Way
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 37 South, US 281 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South, I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North: Houston, El Paso
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 139
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South, I 10...
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Victoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Hous...
8
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 87
Take the exit onto US 87 toward US 87 South: Roland Avenue, Victoria
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 577
Toward US 87 South: Roland Avenue, Victoria
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between San Antonio, TX and La Vernia, TX, road signs point toward El Paso and Victoria.
El Paso
2.3 mi in
|
~3m
Victoria
2.5 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 87 East | 15.2 mi | 18m |
| Rigsby Avenue | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| William J Bordelon Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Roland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 87 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 87 East
— 15.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and La Vernia, 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
·
40 sec
·
East Market Street
4
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
6
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 139
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South, I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North: Houston, El Paso
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Victoria
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 10; US 87; US 90
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 87
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 87
Exit 577
Toward US 87 South: Roland Avenue, Victoria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 87
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roland Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto US 87
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Rigsby Avenue
13
Continue on US 87
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 87 East
14
Turn left onto FM 775
352 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bluebonnet Drive
15
Turn left onto Loop 321
164 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chihuahua East
16
Turn right onto Dry Hollow
142 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dry Hollow
17
Arrive at destination
Dry Hollow
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
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 Vernia, TX
Late night in La Vernia on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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 warmer 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 San Antonio, TX to La Vernia, TX covers 25.5 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 Highway 87 East, Rigsby Avenue, Jose Lopez 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 12.7 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 $3.85 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 25.5 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 0.8 miles (Tower of the Americas Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between San Antonio, TX and La Vernia, TX, road signs point toward El Paso and Victoria.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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