How far is Cinco Ranch, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Cinco Ranch, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.46 mi
02h 44m
Flight
165.81 mi
266.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.81 mi
Kilometers
266.84 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.46 mi
Kilometers
282.38 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM CDT
Return by in Cinco Ranch
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cinco Ranch
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cinco Ranch
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
Flatonia
TX

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Cinco Ranch
86.5 mi
01h 22m
To San Antonio
89 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Cinco Ranch and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cinco Ranch and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on Crystal Bay Drive

    53 m · 13 sec · Crystal Bay Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cinco Lakes Drive

    886 ft · 26 sec · Cinco Lakes Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cinco Ranch Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cinco Ranch Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward TX 99 North

    1461 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    2 mi · 2 min · West Grand Parkway South

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houston

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cinco Ranch and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
161 mi · 92%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 2%
West Grand Parkway South
1.97 mi · 1%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 1%
I 10 West
1.27 mi · 1%
Cinco Ranch Boulevard
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

149 mi · 02h 30m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatonia
01h 22m from Cinco Ranch
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cinco Ranch 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 Cinco Ranch to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Cinco Ranch and 89 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.39 one way or $46.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Flatonia

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

83 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

116 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cinco Ranch and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 165.81 mi (266.84 km).

Cinco Ranch

#1 Cinco Ranch

Census designated place

Population18,274
Coordinates29.7388400, -95.7580000
Altitude34
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: Crystal Bay Drive (-95.757956, 29.738724)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.44 L · about $23.39
Round trip
$46.78
12.38 gal · 46.88 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.39 $46.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.32 $52.64
Premium $4.59 $28.42 $56.84
Diesel $3.99 $24.72 $49.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cinco Ranch and San Antonio. The current time is 20:25:02.

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.