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

The driving distance from Chandler, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 316.3 miles (509 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
316.25 mi
05h 09m
Flight
267.64 mi
430.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.64 mi
Kilometers
430.72 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.25 mi
Kilometers
508.95 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-19T05:58
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
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
Temple
TX

The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.

From Chandler
148.8 mi
02h 34m
To San Antonio
167.5 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Highway 31

    2828 ft · 38 sec · East Highway 31

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  8. 8

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  13. 13

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  15. 15

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  29. 29

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler 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
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 49%
State Highway 31 East
31.2 mi · 10%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 5%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

55.8 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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
267.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
02h 34m from Chandler
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chandler and Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.3 miles (509 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Chandler and 167.5 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.17 one way or $84.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chandler and Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

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

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

RAIL

Temple

315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

37 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

38 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

40 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 267.64 mi (430.72 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

Population3,219
Coordinates32.3079300, -95.4799600
Altitude123
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: TX 31 (-95.479984, 32.307941)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.24 L · about $42.17
Round trip
$84.35
22.32 gal · 84.48 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.17 $84.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.45 $94.90
Premium $4.59 $51.24 $102.47
Diesel $3.99 $44.56 $89.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and San Antonio. The current time is 05:58:13.

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.