How far is Cypress, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Cypress, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cypress and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cypress and San Antonio.
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Start on the route
25 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Spring Cypress Road
135 m · 22 sec · Spring Cypress Road
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Continue on Spring Cypress Road
551 ft · 30 sec · Spring Cypress Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hempstead Highway
1338 ft · 25 sec · Hempstead Highway
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Turn left onto Fry Road
4 mi · 7 min · Fry Road
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Turn right onto Tuckerton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Tuckerton Road
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Turn left onto TX 99 Toll South
1841 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North
8.6 mi · 10 min · West Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio
3149 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
790 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Military Plaza
119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cypress and San Antonio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
149 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cypress and Rain Showers near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cypress to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Cypress and 99 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.59 one way or $47.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cypress and Rain Showers near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Flatonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cypress and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 172.01 mi (276.82 km).
#1 Cypress
Cypress is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9691100, -95.6971700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.49 | $23.59 | $47.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $27.02 | $54.04 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $29.58 | $59.15 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $37.88 | $75.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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