How far is Childress, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Childress, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 401.2 miles (645.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 359.9 miles (579.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Childress and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Childress and San Antonio.
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Start on Avenue F Northeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
90.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · US Highway 83 North
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Turn right
30 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
39.2 mi · 58 min
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Continue on West Court Plaza
595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza
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Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue
32.5 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
39.5 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Childress and San Antonio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 83 North
Turn left onto US Highway 83 North
90.1 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Childress 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 Childress to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 401.2 miles (645.6 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ballinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207 miles from Childress and 194.2 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 359.9 miles (579.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.47 one way or $106.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Childress and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Ballinger
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Ballinger City Park
City Of Winters
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballinger.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Childress and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 359.87 mi (579.15 km).
#1 Childress
City in Childress County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,902 |
| Coordinates | 34.4264500, -100.2040000 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 646 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $53.47 | $106.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.17 | $120.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $64.96 | $129.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.50 | $113.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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