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

The driving distance from Combine, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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
306.71 mi
04h 43m
Flight
248.22 mi
399.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.22 mi
Kilometers
399.47 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.71 mi
Kilometers
493.61 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Fri, May 1, 7:17 PM CDT
Return by in Combine
Sat, May 2, 12:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Combine
2026-05-01T14:34
Arrive San Antonio
Fri, May 1, 7:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Combine
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
Temple
TX

The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.

From Combine
143.8 mi
02h 21m
To San Antonio
162.9 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Frontage Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Highway 175

    1519 ft · 32 sec · South Highway 175

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 175 West

    805 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Combine 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 51%
South R L Thornton Freeway
80.3 mi · 26%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 6%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
10.8 mi · 4%
US 175 West
6.67 mi · 2%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

80.3 mi · 01h 22m

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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
248.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
02h 21m from Combine
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Combine 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 Combine to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Combine and 162.9 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.89 one way or $81.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Combine and Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

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

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

RAIL

Temple

315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

37 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

38 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

40 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Combine and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 248.22 mi (399.47 km).

Combine

#1 Combine

City in Texas

Population2,537
Coordinates32.5884700, -96.5086000
Altitude126
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: FM 1389 (-96.50846, 32.588586)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.82 gal
40.97 L · about $40.89
Round trip
$81.78
21.64 gal · 81.94 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.3 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.89 $81.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.01 $92.01
Premium $4.59 $49.67 $99.35
Diesel $3.99 $43.20 $86.41

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Combine and San Antonio. The current time is 14:34:33.

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.