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Trip from San Antonio, TX to Seguin, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

34.3 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown San Antonio, TX, TX

San Antonio, TX

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city in and county seat of Guadalupe County, Texas, United States

Seguin, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a straightforward, quick transition between San Antonio and Seguin, this 34.3-mile journey is an ideal day trip. Expect to spend about 42 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate primarily through local streets rather than major interstates. Since the entire route remains within the Great Plains region, the landscape stays consistent throughout the drive. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is a very economical excursion that does not require an overnight stay. This simple trip is perfect for those who prefer avoiding highway traffic in favor of a direct, turn-heavy local route.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

17.1 miles from San Antonio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this path is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will navigate via West Market Street, East Market Street, and East Commerce Street, as the highway share for this trip is exactly 0%. Because the longest stretch of road is effectively 0 miles on West Market Street, you should prepare for frequent turns and constant road navigation. The experience feels more like a city-to-city connector than a high-speed transit route. Be ready to stay alert as you maneuver through these local segments to reach your destination.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
90th Infantry Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Interstate 10 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These 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.
6
4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | Interstate 10 East

Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
4.7 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 East, US 90 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 10 East, US 90 East
5
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 10; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway

Merge onto I 10; US 90 / Jose Lopez Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.8 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward FM 464

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 605 Toward FM 464

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 Seguin, TX, road signs point toward Austin, Waco and Fm 464.

Austin

28.8 mi in | ~33m | via I 10; TX 130

Waco

28.8 mi in | ~33m | via I 10; TX 130

Fm 464

30.8 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
90th Infantry Division Highway 22.2 mi 23m
East Commerce Street 3.5 mi 5m
West Court Street 2.1 mi 4m
I 10 2 mi 1m
Jose Lopez Freeway 1.8 mi 2m
FM 464 0.8 mi 1m
East Market Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Market Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 90th Infantry Division Highway — 22.2 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Seguin, 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

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Commerce Street
6

Keep slight left at fork onto East Commerce Street

2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street
7

Turn slight right onto East Houston Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · East Houston Street
8

Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Interstate 10 East
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Merge onto I 10; US 90

1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 10; US 90

22 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on I 10; TX 130

2.0 mi · 1 min · I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 605 Toward FM 464 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn slight left onto West Interstate 10

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Interstate 10
15

Turn right onto FM 464

0.8 mi · 1 min · FM 464
16

Continue on US 90 Alt

2.1 mi · 4 min · West Court Street
17

Arrive at destination

US 90 Alt

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 42-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You do not need to worry about complex stop planning, as there are 0 formal stops required to complete the 34.3-mile distance. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind, but otherwise, the simplicity of the route allows for a stress-free experience. Because the drive relies entirely on local streets like East Commerce Street, check for local traffic patterns before heading out to ensure a smooth transit. Enjoy the convenience of this quick trip by keeping your itinerary simple and direct.

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 17.1 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 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 34 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.1 miles or 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seguin, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving San Antonio, TX.

Day 1

Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX

This is one driving day of about 34.3 miles and 42m.

At 34.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on 90th Infantry Division Highway for about 22.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.1 mi from San Antonio, TX · 21m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Geronimo, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schertz, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Seguin, TX

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Seguin, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.18 one way

$10.37 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $5.67 $11.35
premium $4.54 $6.12 $12.25
diesel $5.61 $7.57 $15.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.65
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.00 $1.37
EV Truck/SUV 13.7 0 $4.80 $2.20

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

San Antonio, TX

Night in San Antonio on Wednesday

Local time

10:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Seguin, TX

Night in Seguin on Wednesday

Local time

10:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

14 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

42m 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 Seguin, TX covers 34.3 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 90th Infantry Division Highway, East Commerce Street, West Court Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 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 $5.18 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 8 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Interstate 10 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between San Antonio, TX and Seguin, TX, road signs point toward Austin, Waco and Fm 464.

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