Origin
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Thursday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Leon Valley, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Leon Valley, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Traveling from San Antonio to Leon Valley is a quick 10.3-mile trip that serves as a straightforward local commute. You can easily complete this journey in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this one of the most affordable drives in the Texas Great Plains region. Because the entire route stays within the same regional landscape, you will experience a consistent environment from start to finish. This drive is ideal if you are looking for a simple, no-fuss connection between these two areas. You won't need to worry about complex logistics or multi-day planning for such a short hop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 10.3 miles. The road’s personality is defined by constant adjustments and local traffic patterns, requiring your full attention as you transition between points. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of open highway, the pace remains steady but controlled. You will feel the difference as you move away from the heart of San Antonio and navigate the more localized streets leading into Leon Valley.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 6.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
874 ft
648 ft
Total Climb
241 ft
Total Descent
64 ft
Highest Point
874 ft
~7.3 mi in
Elevation Range
226 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 0.2 miles in near Navarro Street.
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 10.3 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 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (San Pedro Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (West Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Navarro Street
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
San Pedro Avenue
Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Cypress Street
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Culebra Road
Turn left onto Culebra Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Spur 421 / Bandera Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 421 / Bandera Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bandera Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Culebra Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Navarro Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| San Pedro Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Fredericksburg Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Cypress Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dolorosa Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bandera Road
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Leon Valley, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Navarro Street
4
Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
San Pedro Avenue
5
Continue on San Pedro Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Pedro Avenue
6
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Cypress Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Fredericksburg Road
8
Turn left onto Culebra Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Culebra Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 421
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bandera Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on TX 16
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bandera Road
11
Arrive at destination
TX 16
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Leon Valley, TX
Afternoon in Leon Valley on Thursday
Local time
4:50 PM
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
17m 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 Leon Valley, TX covers 10.3 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bandera Road, Culebra Road, Navarro Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 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 $1.56 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 10.3 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 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (San Pedro Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (West Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Antonio, TX to Leon Valley, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 648 ft to 874 ft elevation with about 241 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
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