How far is Clear Lake Shores, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Clear Lake Shores, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
233.09 mi
03h 47m
Flight
208.35 mi
335.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.35 mi
Kilometers
335.31 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.09 mi
Kilometers
375.12 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, May 24, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in Clear Lake Shores
Sun, May 24, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clear Lake Shores
2026-05-23T21:33
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, May 24, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clear Lake Shores
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
Weimar
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Clear Lake Shores
112.7 mi
01h 54m
To San Antonio
120.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clear Lake Shores and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clear Lake Shores and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on Clear Lake Road

    2435 ft · 2 min · Clear Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marina Bay Drive

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Marina Bay Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    694 ft · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Egret Bay Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Egret Bay Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East NASA Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East NASA Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on NASA Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · NASA Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    22.3 mi · 26 min · Gulf Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    717 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    174.7 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clear Lake Shores 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
187 mi · 80%
Gulf Freeway
22.3 mi · 10%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 2%
Marina Bay Drive
3.39 mi · 1%
North Egret Bay Boulevard
2.41 mi · 1%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

175 mi · 03h 02m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weimar
01h 54m from Clear Lake Shores
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clear Lake Shores and 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 Clear Lake Shores to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Weimar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Clear Lake Shores and 120.4 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.06 one way or $62.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clear Lake Shores and Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Weimar

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

86 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Austin

113 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

113 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

114 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clear Lake Shores and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 208.35 mi (335.31 km).

Clear Lake Shores

#1 Clear Lake Shores

City in Galveston County, Texas, United States

Population1,209
Coordinates29.5474500, -95.0321500
Altitude3
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: Clear Lake Road (-95.032219, 29.547449)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.13 L · about $31.06
Round trip
$62.13
16.44 gal · 62.26 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.06 $62.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.95 $69.90
Premium $4.59 $37.74 $75.48
Diesel $3.99 $32.82 $65.64

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Clear Lake Shores and San Antonio. The current time is 21:33:31.

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.