How far is Cedar Hill, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Cedar Hill, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 282.7 miles (455 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
282.72 mi
04h 07m
Flight
236.83 mi
381.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.83 mi
Kilometers
381.14 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.72 mi
Kilometers
455 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, May 12, 11:13 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Hill
Wed, May 13, 3:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Hill
2026-05-12T19:06
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, May 12, 11:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Hill
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 Cedar Hill
131.7 mi
02h 03m
To San Antonio
151.1 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hill and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    23 m · 7 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Houston Street

    1686 ft · 49 sec · Houston Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    1126 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Highway 67

    1851 ft · 29 sec · South Highway 67

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 South

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South J Elmer Weaver Freeway

    20.3 mi · 23 min · South J Elmer Weaver Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Baugh Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Baugh Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East College Street

    552 ft · 15 sec · East College Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Sparks Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Sparks Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Parkway Drive

    772 ft · 15 sec · South Parkway Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    148 m · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    808 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    806 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    57.6 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  24. 24

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Hill 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 55%
I 35W South
57.7 mi · 20%
South J Elmer Weaver Freeway
20.3 mi · 7%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 6%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

57.6 mi · 00h 59m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
236.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salado
02h 03m from Cedar Hill
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar Hill and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Hill to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 282.7 miles (455 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 131.7 miles from Cedar Hill and 151.1 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Hill and Mostly 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 Cedar Hill and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 236.83 mi (381.14 km).

Cedar Hill

#1 Cedar Hill

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population47,820
Coordinates32.5884700, -96.9561200
Altitude253
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: Cedar Street (-96.956126, 32.58868)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.77 L · about $37.71
Round trip
$75.43
19.96 gal · 75.54 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.71 $75.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.43 $84.87
Premium $4.59 $45.82 $91.64
Diesel $3.99 $39.85 $79.70

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Hill and San Antonio. The current time is 19:06:06.

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.