How far is Elgin, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Elgin, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
City in Guadalupe County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and San Antonio.
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Start on East 2nd Street
87 m · 12 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 95 North
2205 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 95 North
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Turn right onto West US Highway 290
10.1 mi · 12 min · West US Highway 290
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Turn left onto North Lexington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Lexington Street
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Continue on FM 973 North
3.6 mi · 5 min · FM 973 North
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Take the ramp left toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South
2704 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
55 mi · 49 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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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 Elgin 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.
Pickle Parkway
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
55 mi · 00h 49m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elgin 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 Elgin to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Staples is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Elgin and 60.3 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elgin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Staples
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 Staples.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 92.83 mi (149.4 km).
#1 Elgin
City in Bastrop and Travis Counties in the U.
| Population | 10,756 |
| Coordinates | 30.3496500, -97.3702700 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.41 | $32.82 |
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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