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

The driving distance from Fabens, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 523.6 miles (842.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 478.4 miles (769.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
523.62 mi
07h 41m
Flight
478.41 mi
769.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
478.41 mi
Kilometers
769.92 km
Flight Time
00h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
523.62 mi
Kilometers
842.68 km
Drive Time
07h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in Fabens
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fabens
2026-04-22T17:27
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:41 PM to 4:11 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fabens
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Fabens
261.5 mi
03h 50m
To San Antonio
262.1 mi
03h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 18 mph WSW
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 Fabens and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fabens Street

    52 m · 7 sec · Fabens Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fabens Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Fabens Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fabens Road
520 mi · 99%
McDermott Freeway
1.65 mi
North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.71 mi
Dolorosa Street
0.49 mi
Santa Rosa Street
0.47 mi
Fabens Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Fabens Road

Keep slight right

363 mi · 05h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
478.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
03h 50m from Fabens
Leave By
8:38 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fabens 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 Fabens to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 523.6 miles (842.7 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 261.5 miles from Fabens and 262.1 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 478.4 miles (769.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 MDT. 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 $69.84 one way or $139.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fabens and San Antonio, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fabens and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fabens and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 478.41 mi (769.92 km).

Fabens

#1 Fabens

Census designated place

Population8,257
Coordinates31.5023400, -106.1585900
Altitude1102
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: (-106.158796, 31.502193)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 843 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.48 gal
69.94 L · about $69.84
Round trip
$139.67
36.96 gal · 139.88 L
Estimated CO2
164.2 kg one way
Round trip: 328.5 kg / 724 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $69.84 $139.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $78.58 $157.15
Premium $4.59 $84.84 $169.68
Diesel $3.99 $73.79 $147.58

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fabens, TX and San Antonio, TX. The current time in Fabens is 17:27:52, although it is 18:27:52 in San Antonio.

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.