How far is Eastland, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Eastland, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 245.4 miles (395 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastland and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastland and San Antonio.
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Start on East Main Street
53 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Seaman Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Seaman Street
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Continue on West Burkett Boulevard
1590 ft · 27 sec · West Burkett Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 6
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on North Highway 6
24.1 mi · 36 min · North Highway 6
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Turn right onto North Texas Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texas Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
13.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Austin Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Austin Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
30.4 mi · 41 min · State Highway 16
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown
797 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, The Alamo, Visitor Information Center
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Commerce Street
1.3 km · 2 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 Eastland 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.
South US Highway 281
Continue on South US Highway 281
46 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eastland and 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 Eastland to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 245.4 miles (395 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Lampasas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.5 miles from Eastland and 126 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eastland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Lampasas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lampasas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastland and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 206.61 mi (332.51 km).
#1 Eastland
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.4015200, -98.8175600 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $3.78 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
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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