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

The driving distance from Clarendon, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 455.7 miles (733.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 405.8 miles (653.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
455.66 mi
07h 26m
Flight
405.84 mi
653.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
405.84 mi
Kilometers
653.14 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
455.66 mi
Kilometers
733.31 km
Drive Time
07h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Clarendon
Tue, May 5, 6:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarendon
2026-05-05T03:38
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:26 PM to 2:56 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarendon
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tuscola
TX

Human settlement in Taylor County, Texas, United States of America

From Clarendon
234.2 mi
03h 43m
To San Antonio
221.5 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Kearney Street

    24 m · 6 sec · South Kearney Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    27.1 mi · 29 min · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  4. 4

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    1 km · 48 sec · Avenue F Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · US Highway 83 North

  8. 8

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    39.2 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West Court Plaza

    595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    32.5 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    39.5 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarendon 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 25%
US Highway 83 North
90.1 mi · 20%
Commercial Avenue
79.8 mi · 18%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 9%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 6%
US Highway 287
27.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 83 North

Turn right 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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
405.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
03h 43m from Clarendon
Leave By
9:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clarendon 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 Clarendon to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 455.7 miles (733.3 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 234.2 miles from Clarendon and 221.5 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 405.8 miles (653.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 $60.77 one way or $121.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clarendon and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 405.84 mi (653.14 km).

Clarendon

#1 Clarendon

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,788
Coordinates34.9378300, -100.8882000
Altitude833
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: South Kearney Street (-100.88833, 34.937887)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 733 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.08 gal
60.86 L · about $60.77
Round trip
$121.53
32.16 gal · 121.72 L
Estimated CO2
142.9 kg one way
Round trip: 285.8 kg / 630 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.77 $121.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.37 $136.74
Premium $4.59 $73.82 $147.65
Diesel $3.99 $64.21 $128.41

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarendon and San Antonio. The current time is 03:38:54.

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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.