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

The driving distance from Coleman, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
193.65 mi
03h 13m
Flight
175.07 mi
281.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.07 mi
Kilometers
281.74 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.65 mi
Kilometers
311.65 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM CDT
Return by in Coleman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coleman
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coleman
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
Mason
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Coleman
96.7 mi
01h 36m
To San Antonio
96.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
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 Coleman and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Street

    1029 ft · 19 sec · West Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    40.5 mi · 46 min · 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto United States Highway 87

    3.4 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 87

  6. 6

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1347 ft · 23 sec · Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  9. 9

    Continue on Fort McKavitt Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Fort McKavitt Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto San Antonio Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Antonio Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    39.7 mi · 44 min · South US Highway 87

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    20.2 mi · 23 min · South US Highway 87

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    27.2 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coleman 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 87
59.9 mi · 31%
I 10 East
44.6 mi · 23%
8th Street
40.5 mi · 21%
Bridge Street
14.6 mi · 8%
North US Highway 87
13.2 mi · 7%
United States Highway 87
3.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

8th Street

Turn right onto 8th Street

40.5 mi · 00h 46m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
175 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mason
01h 36m from Coleman
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coleman 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 Coleman to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Coleman and 96.9 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 175 miles (281.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.81 one way or $51.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coleman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coleman and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 175.07 mi (281.74 km).

Coleman

#1 Coleman

City in Texas, USA

Population4,204
Coordinates31.8273700, -99.4264500
Altitude519
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: West Walnut Street (-99.42645, 31.82725)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.87 L · about $25.81
Round trip
$51.62
13.66 gal · 51.74 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.81 $51.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.04 $58.08
Premium $4.59 $31.36 $62.71
Diesel $3.99 $27.27 $54.54

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 Coleman and San Antonio. The current time is 20:25:22.

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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.