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

The driving distance from Fairview, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
315.12 mi
04h 51m
Flight
254.63 mi
409.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.63 mi
Kilometers
409.79 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.12 mi
Kilometers
507.14 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 12, 4:30 PM CDT
Return by in Fairview
Sun, Apr 12, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-12T11:39
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, Apr 12, 4:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Temple
TX

The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.

From Fairview
146.4 mi
02h 25m
To San Antonio
168.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 4765

    15 m · 4 sec · County Road 4765

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 730

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 730

  3. 3

    Continue on Boyd Rot Road 730 North

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Boyd Rot Road 730 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest Parkway

    135 m · 9 sec · Northwest Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 199 East

    989 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    2904 ft · 53 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Jacksboro Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Henderson Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout

    34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Henderson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on East Lancaster Avenue

    1384 ft · 27 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Freeway

    28 m · 2 sec · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    667 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  24. 24

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  25. 25

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 49%
South Freeway
83.9 mi · 27%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 5%
Jacksboro Highway
13.2 mi · 4%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Boyd Rot Road 730 North
6.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

83.9 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
254.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
02h 25m from Fairview
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairview 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 Fairview to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.4 miles from Fairview and 168.7 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.02 one way or $84.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairview and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Temple, 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 Temple.

RAIL

Temple

315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

37 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

38 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

40 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 254.63 mi (409.79 km).

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#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0192900, -97.5458600
Altitude224
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: County Road 4765 (-97.54586, 33.019292)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.09 L · about $42.02
Round trip
$84.04
22.24 gal · 84.18 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.02 $84.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.28 $94.56
Premium $4.59 $51.05 $102.10
Diesel $3.99 $44.40 $88.80

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and San Antonio. The current time is 11:39:40.

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.