How far is Brady, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Brady, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brady and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brady and San Antonio.
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Start on Main Street
54 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Blackburn Street
109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street
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Turn right onto East Commerce Street
84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
14.6 mi · 17 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on North US Highway 87
13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Fort McKavitt Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Fort McKavitt Street
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Take the exit slight right
51 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Antonio Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Antonio Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
39.7 mi · 44 min · South US Highway 87
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
20.2 mi · 23 min · South US Highway 87
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
27.2 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brady and San Antonio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South US Highway 87
Continue on South US Highway 87
39.7 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Brady 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 Brady to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Brady and 70.5 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brady and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fredericksburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brady and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 128.44 mi (206.7 km).
#1 Brady
City in Texas
| Population | 5,178 |
| Coordinates | 31.1351700, -99.3350600 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.82 | $45.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.85 | $39.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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