How far is Forest Hill, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Forest Hill, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 390.5 miles (628.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 331.8 miles (534 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
390.55 mi
06h 10m
Flight
331.82 mi
534.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
331.82 mi
Kilometers
534.01 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.55 mi
Kilometers
628.53 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM CDT
Return by in Forest Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hill
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 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
11:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Hill
8:00 PM CDT
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
Lacy-Lakeview
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Forest Hill
185.1 mi
03h 05m
To San Antonio
205.5 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hill and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 35050

    71 m · 16 sec · County Road 35050

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 82 West

    21.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 82 West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton

    724 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West US Highway 82

    795 ft · 29 sec · West US Highway 82

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North State Highway 121

    2 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive

    2747 ft · 37 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121

    16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    35 mi · 38 min · Central Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

    153 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    93 m · 10 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

    1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Young Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Harwood Street

    96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1773 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  29. 29

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  30. 30

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  31. 31

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  34. 34

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hill 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
44 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 40%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 23%
Central Expressway
35 mi · 9%
US Highway 82 West
21.1 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 4%
South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
331.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacy-Lakeview
03h 05m from Forest Hill
Leave By
11:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 390.5 miles (628.5 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?

Lacy-Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.1 miles from Forest Hill and 205.5 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 331.8 miles (534 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 $52.07 one way or $104.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lacy-Lakeview

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lacy-Lakeview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacy-Lakeview.

BUS

Waco, TX

9 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

35 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

64 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

82 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hill and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 331.82 mi (534.01 km).

Forest Hill

#1 Forest Hill

Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population12,943
Coordinates33.6512100, -95.8180200
Altitude176
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 35050 (-95.818039, 33.650709)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 629 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.78 gal
52.17 L · about $52.07
Round trip
$104.15
27.56 gal · 104.34 L
Estimated CO2
122.5 kg one way
Round trip: 244.9 kg / 540 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.07 $104.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.59 $117.19
Premium $4.59 $63.26 $126.53
Diesel $3.99 $55.02 $110.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Hill and San Antonio. The current time is 20:22:03.

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.