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

The driving distance from Canyon, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 384.4 miles (618.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 345.4 miles (555.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
384.37 mi
05h 53m
Flight
345.41 mi
555.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
345.41 mi
Kilometers
555.88 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
384.37 mi
Kilometers
618.58 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, May 31, 6:54 AM CDT
Return by in Canyon
Sun, May 31, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon
2026-05-31T01:01
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, May 31, 6:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canyon
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
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Canyon
190.8 mi
02h 56m
To San Antonio
193.6 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East FM 40

    16 m · 8 sec · East FM 40

  2. 2

    Turn left onto FM 1729

    3 mi · 5 min · FM 1729

  3. 3

    Continue on FM 835

    4 mi · 7 min · FM 835

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Highway 84

    4.1 mi · 4 min · East Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 29%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 19%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 8%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 8%
East Highway 84
24.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

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
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
345.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
02h 56m from Canyon
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canyon 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 Canyon to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 384.4 miles (618.6 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.8 miles from Canyon and 193.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 345.4 miles (555.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.24 one way or $102.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paint Rock

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 Paint Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paint Rock.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canyon and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 345.41 mi (555.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population16,387
Coordinates33.5928600, -101.7315500
Altitude962
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 FM 40 (-101.731551, 33.592936)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 619 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.56 gal
51.34 L · about $51.24
Round trip
$102.49
27.12 gal · 102.68 L
Estimated CO2
120.5 kg one way
Round trip: 241 kg / 531 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.24 $102.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.66 $115.31
Premium $4.59 $62.25 $124.51
Diesel $3.99 $54.15 $108.29

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Canyon and San Antonio. The current time is 01:01:18.

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.