Origin
San Antonio, TX
Late night in San Antonio on Saturday
Local time
12:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Shavano Park, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.2 mi
25 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
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
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Shavano Park, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between San Antonio and Shavano Park, this 15.2-mile trip is an efficient way to get across the region. You can expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short distance, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you total flexibility in your schedule. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Both locations are situated within the Great Plains, ensuring the landscape remains consistent throughout your brief journey. It is a straightforward, no-fuss transit that serves as a practical connection between these two Texas points.
About the Cities
Starting in San Antonio, TX
Full guide →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.
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 23m. Total distance: 15.2 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 (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy local nature rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a drive that prioritizes navigation through local roads over long, uninterrupted stretches. The lack of a major highway portion means your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. You will not encounter any long, monotonous highway segments here, as the focus is entirely on maneuvering through the local landscape. Expect a more engaged driving experience compared to a standard freeway commute as you navigate the turns required to reach your destination.
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.
McDermott Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,056 ft
649 ft
Total Climb
463 ft
Total Descent
133 ft
Highest Point
1,056 ft
~12 mi in
Elevation Range
407 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Navarro 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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (West Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
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.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West, US 87 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward De Zavala Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 558
Toward De Zavala Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McDermott Freeway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| De Zavala Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Interstate 10 West | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Fredericksburg Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Navarro Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| San Pedro Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Cypress Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McDermott Freeway
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Shavano Park, 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
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Fredericksburg Road
8
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
10
Merge onto I 10; US 87
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 558
Toward De Zavala Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 West
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 10 West
13
Turn right onto De Zavala Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
De Zavala Road
14
Arrive at destination
Fawn Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
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
Shavano Park, TX
Late night in Shavano Park on Saturday
Local time
12:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 7:52AM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 7:52AM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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
7 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
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Shavano Park, TX covers 15.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McDermott Freeway, De Zavala Road, Interstate 10 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 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 $2.30 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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (West Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from San Antonio, TX to Shavano Park, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 649 ft to 1,056 ft elevation with about 463 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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