How far is Fort Clark Springs, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Clark Springs, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.6 mi
02h 08m
Flight
116.4 mi
187.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.4 mi
Kilometers
187.33 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.6 mi
Kilometers
198.92 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Clark Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 6:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Clark Springs
2026-10-15T13:44
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Clark Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sabinal
TX

City in Uvalde County, Texas, United States

From Fort Clark Springs
61.6 mi
01h 04m
To San Antonio
62 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
92°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Clark Springs and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Clark Springs and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on Colony Row

    600 ft · 26 sec · Colony Row

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McClernand Road

    113 m · 22 sec · McClernand Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fort Clark Road

    1202 ft · 55 sec · Fort Clark Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Military Highway

    2339 ft · 30 sec · East Military Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    37.5 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    37.7 mi · 43 min · East US Highway 90

  8. 8

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 35, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin, Laredo

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West, I 35 North, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin

    2085 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    2385 ft · 34 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street

    619 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Laredo Street

    2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Santa Rosa Street

    2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dolorosa Street

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Dolorosa Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Clark Springs and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 90
75.2 mi · 61%
US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 21%
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.2 mi · 10%
West Main Street
4.93 mi · 4%
19th Street
2.07 mi · 2%
South Pan Am Expressway
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 90

Continue on East US Highway 90

37.7 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
116.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sabinal
01h 04m from Fort Clark Springs
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Clark Springs and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Clark Springs to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Sabinal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Fort Clark Springs and 62 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fort Clark Springs and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Sabinal

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

96 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Clark Springs and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 116.4 mi (187.33 km).

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#1 Fort Clark Springs

Situated in southwest Texas within Kinney County at an elevation of 1152 feet, this locality is centered around the large artesian Las Moras Springs.

Population0
Coordinates29.3060700, -100.4220200
Altitude351
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: Colony Row (-100.421955, 29.306001)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.51 L · about $16.74
Round trip
$33.48
8.72 gal · 33.02 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $16.74 $33.48
Mid-grade $4.35 $18.95 $37.91
Premium $4.72 $20.59 $41.18
Diesel $5.78 $25.18 $50.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Clark Springs and San Antonio. The current time is 13:44:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.