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

The driving distance from Collinsville, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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
359.82 mi
05h 37m
Flight
300.68 mi
483.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.68 mi
Kilometers
483.89 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.82 mi
Kilometers
579.07 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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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 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM CDT
Return by in Collinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collinsville
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collinsville
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
Lorena
TX

City in Texas

From Collinsville
168.3 mi
02h 48m
To San Antonio
191.6 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    36 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Woodland Street

    99 m · 12 sec · West Woodland Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    17 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Sherman Drive

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East Sherman Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward Loop 288 West

    1686 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Loop 288

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Loop 288

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.1 km · 60 sec · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collinsville 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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 43%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 24%
I 35W South
17.2 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 5%
I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 5%
East Sherman Drive
10.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North South Freeway

Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

84.6 mi · 01h 28m

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
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
300.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorena
02h 48m from Collinsville
Leave By
5:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Collinsville 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 Collinsville to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Collinsville and 191.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 5:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.99 one way or $95.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Collinsville and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Lorena

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

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

RAIL

McGregor

19 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

35 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

57 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collinsville and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 300.68 mi (483.89 km).

Collinsville

#1 Collinsville

Town in Texas

Population1,983
Coordinates33.5615000, -96.9111100
Altitude229
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: North Main Street (-96.911168, 33.561505)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.7 gal
48.06 L · about $47.99
Round trip
$95.99
25.4 gal · 96.12 L
Estimated CO2
112.9 kg one way
Round trip: 225.7 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.99 $95.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.00 $108.00
Premium $4.59 $58.31 $116.61
Diesel $3.99 $50.71 $101.42

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 Collinsville and San Antonio. The current time is 01:07:32.

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.