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Jourdanton
Skip Jourdanton unless you need an overnight break on the drive from San Antonio to Laredo or Eagle Pass: the town has a county courthouse and basic lodging, nothing that justifies a detour.
Jourdanton is a small rural town in South Texas, the seat of Atascosa County. It sits on Texas Route 97 between Pleasanton and the junction with TX-16 south toward Laredo. The only sight is the county courthouse; the main reason to stop is a motel if you are driving between San Antonio and the border.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold snaps)
- Airport
- SAT
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Jourdanton911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jourdanton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risk is driving on dark two-lane highways at night — watch for deer.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSAT San Antonio International (About 50 min drive northeast; no public transport direct to Jourdanton).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (gas station or diner)$2–4
- Budget bedMotel 6, double room, a night, per roomUS$65
- Mid-range bedBudget Host Inn, double room, a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedBudget Host Inn, double room, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$160
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SAT San Antonio International (About 50 min drive northeast; no public transport direct to Jourdanton)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Mar (7 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jourdanton: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The town is small enough to walk across, but local taxi or rideshare availability is check; arrange your own transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
San Antonio
goDoor to door: About 50 min (check)
Drive north on TX-97 to I-37
River Walk, Alamo, missions.
Pleasanton
goDoor to door: About 10 min
Drive northeast on TX-97, about 10 min
Slightly more dining options.
Laredo
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min (check)
Drive south on TX-16 (check route and time)
Border city; check crossing times.
Eagle Pass
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min (check)
Drive southwest on TX-97 and US-57 (check route and time)
Border crossing to Piedras Negras.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Along Highway 97
Budget Host Inn, La Quinta, Motel 6 — all on the east side of town, walkable to nothing.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–140 excl. bed
- High
- $140+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| La Quinta, double room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Fuel (round trip from San Antonio, about 100 km)1 × US$15 | US$15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$34 |
| Trip total≈ US$185 per person per day, bed included | US$369 |
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2026 estimate in USD; car rental and fuel excluded. Lodging prices are check.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (gas station or diner) | $2–4 |
| Fast-food meal | $8–12 |
| Motel room (double) | $65–160 (check) |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport from San Antonio; you must drive.
- Restaurants are limited; eat before you arrive or at the motel.
- Gas stations close early in town; fill up in Pleasanton or on I-37.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- San Antonio → Jourdanton, drive: about 50 min, no public transport
Say or show
- Howdy — Hello
- Thanks — Thank you
- Where's the courthouse? — Where is the courthouse?
- How much for a room? — How much for a room?
English only; Spanish helpful at some motels.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jourdanton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold snaps) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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