South side

    The affordable secure option on the south side

    South San Antonio carries a disproportionate share of the region's freight. The Toyota plant and its supplier park, the distribution build-out along I-35 and I-37, the Brooks corridor, and the constant flow of energy freight from the shale all push trucks through the same few miles of Loop 410 South. Parking has not kept pace. Lots that exist are either full, priced for their address, or squeezed onto parcels where backing a 53-footer means threading between a fence and a light pole.

    We built south of that pressure instead of inside it. From the Loop 410 and I-37 interchange you're about 25 to 30 minutes out; from Loop 1604 South, closer to 20 or 25. That's a small amount of highway time in exchange for a paved, lit, gated yard with wide lanes, camera coverage, and a gate that opens 24/7 without an attendant.

    Three routes feed the lot from the south side, which matters when one of them is torn up. I-37 to TX-97 is the fastest for anyone already on the interstate. US-281 runs straight down through Pleasanton and is the natural choice if you're coming off the 281 corridor. TX-16 through Poteet works well from the southwest side and from Loop 1604 near Palo Alto.

    For south-side fleets, the value is different again. Yard space near the plants and terminals is expensive and often leased in blocks you don't need. Renting spots in a gated yard 30 minutes out lets you stage spare trailers, park bobtails, and hold equipment between cycles without signing a lease on dirt you'll only half use. Month-to-month terms mean you can scale down when freight slows.

    Rates start at $25 daily and $199 monthly — see the pricing page for the full card, or the fleet parking page for multi-truck terms. If you're comparing every option around the metro, the San Antonio truck parking guide lays them out side by side.

    Drive times

    How far you actually are from the gate

    Rounded estimates for a loaded truck in normal traffic — not best-case car times. Add time for weekday rush around Loop 410 and 1604.

    Coming fromDrive timeRoute
    Loop 410 South at I-37 about 25–30 minutesI-37 S to TX-97 W
    Loop 410 South at US-281 about 30 minutesUS-281 S through Pleasanton
    Loop 1604 South at TX-16 about 20–25 minutesTX-16 S through Poteet
    Brooks / Southside San Antonio about 30 minutesI-37 S or US-281 S
    Downtown San Antonio about 35–40 minutesI-37 S

    Getting here

    Getting here from the south side

    Pick whichever corridor you're already on — all three land in the same place.

    1. 1From Loop 410 South: take I-37 S, exit at TX-97 for Pleasanton, then head west.
    2. 2From US-281 South: stay on 281 through Pleasanton and pick up FM 1784 on the north side of town.
    3. 3From Loop 1604 / southwest side: take TX-16 S through Poteet, then east toward Pleasanton and FM 1784.
    4. 4Arrive at 6785 FM1784 — gated entry, 24/7 access for booked drivers.

    Coming in late and rolling out early? See overnight truck parking for nightly terms.

    CRUMS Parking, 6785 FM1784, Pleasanton, TX 78064 · (888) 912-5374

    FAQ

    South San Antonio parking questions

    How far south of San Antonio are you?

    About 33 miles from downtown — roughly 35 to 40 minutes in a loaded truck. From the Loop 410 South interchanges it's closer to 25 or 30 minutes, and from Loop 1604 South you're looking at about 20 to 25.

    Why park south of town instead of inside Loop 410?

    Price and hassle. In-town lots charge for proximity to downtown and often sit on cramped parcels with tight entries. Twenty extra minutes of interstate gets you a paved 53ft spot in a gated yard at a lower rate, with a straight shot back to I-37, US-281, or TX-16 in the morning.

    Which highways feed the lot from the south side?

    Three of them: I-37 to TX-97, US-281 straight through Pleasanton, and TX-16 down through Poteet. All three are truck-legal routes with room to turn.

    Do you serve fleets based on the south side?

    Yes. Several south-side carriers use us for overflow and staging because Loop 410 South is at capacity. Fleet terms and multi-spot pricing are on the fleet parking page.

    Reserve a south-side spot

    6785 FM1784, Pleasanton, TX 78064

    The yard is under construction and we're pre-booking now. We won't promise an opening date we can't stand behind — pre-booked drivers get first pick of spots when the gate opens.