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

The driving distance from Booker, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 549.2 miles (883.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 499.9 miles (804.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
549.17 mi
08h 57m
Flight
499.88 mi
804.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
499.88 mi
Kilometers
804.48 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
549.17 mi
Kilometers
883.81 km
Drive Time
08h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Booker
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Booker
2026-04-22T18:31
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:57 PM to 4:27 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Booker
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Anson
TX

City in Jones County, Texas, United States

From Booker
280.9 mi
04h 28m
To San Antonio
268.2 mi
04h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    1729 ft · 53 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Edinburgh Road

    25.4 mi · 28 min · Edinburgh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    188.8 mi · 4 hr 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    39.2 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Court Plaza

    595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    32.5 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.5 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Booker 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 20%
Commercial Avenue
79.8 mi · 15%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 8%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 5%
Edinburgh Road
25.4 mi · 5%
South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

189 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
499.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anson
04h 28m from Booker
Leave By
6:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Booker and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 549.2 miles (883.8 km) and usually takes 08h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 280.9 miles from Booker and 268.2 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 499.9 miles (804.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.24 one way or $146.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Booker and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Anson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Anson and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 2.1 mi away

United States Postal Service

Anson , TX
1002 11th St, Anson, TX 79501
Rating 3.4/5 5 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.9 mi away

Anson City Hall

Anson , TX
1301 Commercial Ave, Anson, TX 79501
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Anson City Pool
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

Anson City Pool

Anson , TX
Ave G, Anson, TX 79501
Rating 4.2/5 41 reviews Outdoor swimming pool

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Booker and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 499.88 mi (804.48 km).

Booker

#1 Booker

Town of the United States

Population1,437
Coordinates36.4533600, -100.5373700
Altitude863
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 2nd Avenue (-100.53737, 36.453422)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 884 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.38 gal
73.36 L · about $73.24
Round trip
$146.47
38.76 gal · 146.72 L
Estimated CO2
172.2 kg one way
Round trip: 344.5 kg / 759 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $73.24 $146.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $82.40 $164.81
Premium $4.59 $88.97 $177.95
Diesel $3.99 $77.38 $154.77

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Booker and San Antonio. The current time is 18:31:39.

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.