How far is Electra, TX from San Antonio, TX?
Fastest route
The distance between Electra, Texas 76360 and San Antonio, Texas is approximately 364 miles, and the estimated travel time is 5 hours and 55 minutes via US-281 S and US-281 S/S Hwy 281.
Directions
- Start by heading southeast on U.S. 287 Business S/E Front Ave toward Electra St.
- Continue straight to stay on U.S. 287 Business S, and take the ramp on the left onto US-287 S.
- Follow US-287 S until you reach the exit for US-281 S/TX-79 S toward Jacksboro/Archer City. Keep left and merge onto TX-79 S/US-281 S.
- Continue on US-281 S, passing Dairy Queen on the right after 55.1 miles. Then, make a slight right to stay on US-281 S.
- Follow US-281 S, passing Dairy Queen Store on the right after 23.1 miles. Continue onto S US Hwy 281.
- Turn right onto Walnut St, and continue straight onto US-281 S/S Hwy 281/Walnut St. Pass Dairy Queen on the left after 21.2 miles.
- Turn right onto US-281 S/W 9th St/N U.S. Hwy 281, and continue on US-281 S, passing O'Reilly Auto Parts on the right after 22 miles.
- Keep left to stay on US-281 S, and continue straight, passing Subway on the left after 7.3 miles.
- Keep left to stay on US-281 S, and continue onto I-37 S/US-281 S.
- Finally, take exit 141A toward Downtown San Antonio.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan for a 5-hour and 55-minute journey covering approximately 364 miles.
- ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the trip.
- 🗺️ Use a GPS or navigation app to help you stay on track.
- 🚦 Observe traffic rules and regulations during your drive.
- 🛣️ Follow the signs for US-287 S, US-281 S, and I-37 S to reach San Antonio.
- 📱 Consider checking for any real-time traffic updates before you start your trip.
- 🕑 Leave with ample time to account for traffic or unexpected delays.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Electra and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Electra and San Antonio.
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Start on North Main Street
3 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Front Avenue
6.1 mi · 8 min · East Front Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 287 South: Wichita Falls
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central East Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Continue straight
65.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on South US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 49 min · South 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 Electra and San Antonio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Henry S Grace Freeway
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65.2 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Electra and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Electra to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 375.3 miles (604 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Electra and 193.2 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.03 one way or $100.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Electra and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Hico
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 Hico.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Electra and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 319.16 mi (513.64 km).
#1 Electra
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,737 |
| Coordinates | 34.0292600, -98.9189600 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| 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: 604 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $50.03 | $100.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.30 | $112.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $60.78 | $121.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.87 | $105.73 |
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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