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

The driving distance from Burleson, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
271.68 mi
03h 53m
Flight
226.35 mi
364.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.35 mi
Kilometers
364.27 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.68 mi
Kilometers
437.23 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 7:02 AM CDT
Return by in Burleson
Sat, May 30, 10:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burleson
2026-05-30T03:09
Arrive San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 7:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burleson
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
Salado
TX

Village in the United States

From Burleson
126.4 mi
01h 56m
To San Antonio
145.3 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ellison Street

    15 m · 2 sec · East Ellison Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Ellison Street

    53 m · 13 sec · East Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Commerce Street

    96 m · 16 sec · South Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Renfro Street

    1574 ft · 35 sec · West Renfro Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Burleson Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 57%
I 35 South
68.3 mi · 25%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 6%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
South Burleson Boulevard
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

68 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
226.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salado
01h 56m from Burleson
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burleson and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Burleson and 145.3 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Salado

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

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

RAIL

Temple

25 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

27 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Taylor

44 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burleson and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 226.35 mi (364.27 km).

Burleson

#1 Burleson

A city in Burleson County, Texas.

Population49,686
Coordinates32.5420800, -97.3208500
Altitude217
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 Ellison Street (-97.320853, 32.542108)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.29 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.48
19.18 gal · 72.58 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.24 $72.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.78 $81.55
Premium $4.59 $44.03 $88.06
Diesel $3.99 $38.29 $76.59

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Burleson and San Antonio. The current time is 03:09:27.

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.