How far is Andrews, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Andrews, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 360.3 miles (579.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
360.3 mi
05h 37m
Flight
312.59 mi
503.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.59 mi
Kilometers
503.07 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.3 mi
Kilometers
579.85 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in Andrews
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andrews
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andrews
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Live Oak
TX

City in Texas

From Andrews
179.9 mi
02h 48m
To San Antonio
180.3 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andrews and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andrews and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Highway 176

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · West Highway 176

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    47.1 mi · 47 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    21.5 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andrews and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 31%
US Highway 87 South
86.8 mi · 24%
West Highway 176
57.7 mi · 16%
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
47.1 mi · 13%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 8%
South Main Street
21.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 South

Continue straight

72.2 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
312.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
02h 48m from Andrews
Leave By
5:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andrews and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andrews to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 360.3 miles (579.8 km) and usually takes 05h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.9 miles from Andrews and 180.3 miles from San Antonio.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.03 one way or $96.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andrews and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andrews and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 312.59 mi (503.07 km).

Andrews

#1 Andrews

City in Texas, USA

Population14,331
Coordinates32.3187200, -102.5457200
Altitude968
CountryUnited States
San Antonio

#2 San Antonio

The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.

Population1,567,118
Coordinates29.4241200, -98.4936300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-102.545778, 32.318908)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 580 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.71 gal
48.13 L · about $48.03
Round trip
$96.06
25.42 gal · 96.26 L
Estimated CO2
113 kg one way
Round trip: 225.9 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.03 $96.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.04 $108.09
Premium $4.59 $58.35 $116.70
Diesel $3.99 $50.75 $101.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Andrews and San Antonio. The current time is 01:00:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.