How far is Cisco, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Cisco, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cisco and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cisco and San Antonio.
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Start on East 8th Street
11 m · 8 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto Conrad Hilton Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Conrad Hilton Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 183
45.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 183
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · Early Boulevard
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown
797 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, The Alamo, Visitor Information Center
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Commerce Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Military Plaza
119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
100 m · 8 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 Cisco and San Antonio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South US Highway 281
Continue on South US Highway 281
46 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cisco and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cisco to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Lampasas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Cisco and 117.3 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.48 one way or $62.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cisco and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Lampasas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lampasas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cisco and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 206.81 mi (332.83 km).
#1 Cisco
City in Eastland County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,850 |
| Coordinates | 32.3881900, -98.9792300 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| 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: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.48 | $62.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.42 | $70.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.24 | $76.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.26 | $66.52 |
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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