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

The driving distance from Doolittle, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
225.78 mi
03h 27m
Flight
213.42 mi
343.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.42 mi
Kilometers
343.46 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.78 mi
Kilometers
363.36 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in Doolittle
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Doolittle
2026-04-22T21:56
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Doolittle
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
Orange Grove
TX

City in Texas

From Doolittle
113 mi
01h 43m
To San Antonio
112.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
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 Doolittle and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Davis Road

    917 ft · 43 sec · Davis Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Doolittle Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Doolittle Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Expressway 281

    1644 ft · 33 sec · North Expressway 281

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
136 mi · 60%
Nueces Street
83.7 mi · 37%
Doolittle Road
1.93 mi · 1%
East Commerce Street
0.9 mi
North Expressway 281
0.31 mi
Commerce Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
213.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange Grove
01h 43m from Doolittle
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Doolittle 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 Doolittle to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Orange Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Doolittle and 112.8 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.12 one way or $60.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Doolittle 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 Doolittle and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 213.42 mi (343.46 km).

Doolittle

#1 Doolittle

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population2,769
Coordinates26.3533700, -98.1166600
Altitude26
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: Davis Road (-98.11666, 26.353371)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.16 L · about $30.12
Round trip
$60.24
15.94 gal · 60.32 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.12 $60.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.89 $67.78
Premium $4.59 $36.59 $73.18
Diesel $3.99 $31.82 $63.65

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 Doolittle and San Antonio. The current time is 21:56:14.

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.