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

The driving distance from Cedar Park, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.23 mi
01h 52m
Flight
84.87 mi
136.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.87 mi
Kilometers
136.59 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.23 mi
Kilometers
206.37 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Park
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Park
2026-04-22T18:52
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
San Marcos
TX

The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.

From Cedar Park
49.8 mi
00h 56m
To San Antonio
78.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
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 Cedar Park and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bell Boulevard

    1885 ft · 43 sec · North Bell Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    84 m · 13 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    65 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    83 m · 21 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Bell Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Bell Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Avery Ranch Boulevard

    126 m · 15 sec · Avery Ranch Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 183A Frontage Road

    122 m · 12 sec · 183A Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll South

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road

    1.1 km · 42 sec · 183A Toll Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South: San Antonio

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Park 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
64.2 mi · 50%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 13%
183A Toll Road
12.4 mi · 10%
South Bell Boulevard
1.87 mi · 1%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
North Main Avenue
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

49.8 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Marcos
00h 56m from Cedar Park
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Park 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 Cedar Park to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

San Marcos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Cedar Park and 78.4 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near San Marcos

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

1 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

46 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

73 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

92 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Park and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 84.87 mi (136.59 km).

Cedar Park

#1 Cedar Park

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population81,040
Coordinates30.5052000, -97.8202900
Altitude276
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: Old Highway 183 (-97.820223, 30.505252)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.13 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
9.06 gal · 34.26 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.26 $38.52
Premium $4.59 $20.80 $41.59
Diesel $3.99 $18.09 $36.18

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 Cedar Park and San Antonio. The current time is 18:52:47.

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.