How far is Elm Creek, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Elm Creek, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elm Creek and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elm Creek and San Antonio.
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Start on Short Street
60 m · 11 sec · Short Street
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Turn right onto Deer Run Boulevard
1165 ft · 51 sec · Deer Run Boulevard
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Continue on Deer Run Lane
2108 ft · 2 min · Deer Run Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Del Río Boulevard
2 mi · 2 min · Del Río Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Veterans Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 57
94.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min · US Highway 57
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North
758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp slight left
1143 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
619 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto South Laredo Street
2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street
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Continue on South Santa Rosa Street
2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street
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Turn right onto Dolorosa Street
1445 ft · 33 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 Elm Creek 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.
US Highway 57
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 57
94.7 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elm Creek 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 Elm Creek to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Pearsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Elm Creek and 72.9 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elm Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Pearsall
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 Pearsall.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elm Creek and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 128.71 mi (207.14 km).
#1 Elm Creek
City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,469 |
| Coordinates | 28.7744200, -100.4917400 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.42 | $38.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.86 | $43.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.52 | $41.05 |
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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