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

The driving distance from Bloomington, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.3 mi
02h 24m
Flight
110.6 mi
177.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.6 mi
Kilometers
177.99 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.3 mi
Kilometers
209.7 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, Jun 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, Jun 23, 3:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-06-22T22:15
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, Jun 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Smiley
TX

City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States

From Bloomington
63.6 mi
01h 12m
To San Antonio
66.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 22 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSE
Destination
93°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street East

    37 m · 8 sec · 1st Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right

    12 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Port Lavaca Drive

    1042 ft · 18 sec · Port Lavaca Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Goodwin Avenue

    1798 ft · 35 sec · East Goodwin Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Navarro Street

    2462 ft · 51 sec · North Navarro Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Rio Grande Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · East Rio Grande Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    22.1 mi · 25 min · US Highway 87 North

  9. 9

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Esplanade Street

    1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Heaton Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · West Heaton Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Roland Avenue

    3196 ft · 1 min · Roland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 10 West, US 90 West

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281: Corpus Christi, Johnson City

    644 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 37 North, US 281 North: Johnson City

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 North
22.1 mi · 17%
North Main Street
3.88 mi · 3%
West Heaton Street
3.86 mi · 3%
East Broadway Street
1.65 mi · 1%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.64 mi · 1%
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

76.2 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
110.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smiley
01h 12m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smiley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Bloomington and 66.7 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smiley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smiley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smiley.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

74 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

83 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 110.6 mi (177.99 km).

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#1 Bloomington

Bloomington is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.6477700, -96.8924900
Altitude18
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: 1st Street East (-96.892341, 28.647597)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.41 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.2 gal · 34.82 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.12
Premium $4.59 $21.12 $42.24
Diesel $3.99 $18.37 $36.74

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 · Jun 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and San Antonio. The current time is 22:15:19.

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.