How far is Citrus City, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Citrus City, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
242.62 mi
03h 52m
Flight
214.13 mi
344.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.13 mi
Kilometers
344.61 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.62 mi
Kilometers
390.46 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Jun 3, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Citrus City
Wed, Jun 3, 4:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citrus City
2026-06-03T08:43
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Jun 3, 12:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Citrus City
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
Alice
TX

City in Texas

From Citrus City
121.1 mi
01h 56m
To San Antonio
121.5 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Citrus City and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on R Street

    11 m · 3 sec · R Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 10th Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · North 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West McIntyre Street

    115 m · 14 sec · West McIntyre Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Closner Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Closner Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Expressway 281

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Expressway 281

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    1516 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Citrus City and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
139 mi · 57%
Nueces Street
83.7 mi · 34%
R Street
9.09 mi · 4%
North Closner Boulevard
3.29 mi · 1%
East Commerce Street
0.9 mi
North Expressway 281
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
214.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alice
01h 56m from Citrus City
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Citrus City and Partly Sunny then 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 Citrus City to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.1 miles from Citrus City and 121.5 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.35 one way or $64.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Citrus City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Citrus City and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 214.13 mi (344.61 km).

Citrus City

#1 Citrus City

Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas

Population2,321
Coordinates26.3264600, -98.3853000
Altitude66
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: R Street (-98.385366, 26.326472)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.41 L · about $32.35
Round trip
$64.70
17.12 gal · 64.82 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.35 $64.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.40 $72.79
Premium $4.59 $39.30 $78.60
Diesel $3.99 $34.18 $68.36

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Citrus City and San Antonio. The current time is 08:43:53.

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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.