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

The driving distance from Boling, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.64 mi
02h 52m
Flight
153.96 mi
247.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.96 mi
Kilometers
247.78 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.64 mi
Kilometers
287.5 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Mon, Nov 9, 3:16 PM CST
Return by in Boling
Mon, Nov 9, 6:09 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boling
2026-11-09T12:24
Arrive San Antonio
Mon, Nov 9, 3:16 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boling
9:30 PM CST
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
Flatonia
TX

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Boling
89.9 mi
01h 26m
To San Antonio
88.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 10:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.4 mi · 19 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Richmond Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Richmond Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    14.2 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    29.3 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I-10 Service Road

    136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-10 Service Road
115 mi · 64%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 2%
North Richmond Road
3.9 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 1%
90th Infantry Division Highway
0.75 mi
Interstate 10 East
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I-10 Service Road

Merge slight left

92.8 mi · 01h 33m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatonia
01h 26m from Boling
Leave By
12:44 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Boling and Rain Showers near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Boling and 88.8 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boling and Rain Showers near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Flatonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flatonia, 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 Flatonia.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

83 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

116 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boling and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 153.96 mi (247.78 km).

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#1 Boling

Boling is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.2644100, -95.9438400
Altitude24
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: FM 1301 (-95.943944, 29.264304)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.86 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.96
12.6 gal · 47.72 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $21.98 $43.96
Mid-grade $4.00 $25.18 $50.36
Premium $4.38 $27.56 $55.13
Diesel $5.60 $35.31 $70.61

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Boling and San Antonio. The current time is 12:24:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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