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

The driving distance from Corsicana, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
254.82 mi
03h 46m
Flight
220.26 mi
354.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.26 mi
Kilometers
354.47 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.82 mi
Kilometers
410.09 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, May 12, 9:57 PM CDT
Return by in Corsicana
Wed, May 13, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corsicana
2026-05-12T18:10
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, May 12, 9:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corsicana
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
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Corsicana
117.4 mi
01h 53m
To San Antonio
137.4 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 13th Street

    76 m · 8 sec · North 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue

    755 ft · 20 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1789 ft · 50 sec · North 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 7th Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West State Highway 31

    21.6 mi · 26 min · West State Highway 31

  6. 6

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  8. 8

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  9. 9

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  22. 22

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corsicana and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 61%
West State Highway 31
21.6 mi · 8%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 7%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 7%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.16 mi · 2%
Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

55.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
220.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
01h 53m from Corsicana
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Corsicana and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corsicana to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Corsicana and 137.4 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.97 one way or $67.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corsicana and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Jarrell

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corsicana and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 220.26 mi (354.47 km).

Corsicana

#1 Corsicana

City in Texas, USA

Population23,811
Coordinates32.0954300, -96.4688700
Altitude135
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 13th Street (-96.469201, 32.095269)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.04 L · about $33.97
Round trip
$67.95
17.98 gal · 68.08 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.97 $67.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.23 $76.45
Premium $4.59 $41.27 $82.55
Diesel $3.99 $35.90 $71.79

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Corsicana and San Antonio. The current time is 18:10:40.

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.