How far is Fort Hancock, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Hancock, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 499 miles (803.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 456.9 miles (735.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Hancock and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hancock and San Antonio.
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Start on Knox Avenue
10 m · 7 sec · Knox Avenue
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Turn left onto East Tomasini Street
24 m · 6 sec · East Tomasini Street
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Turn right onto Knox Avenue
1808 ft · 38 sec · Knox Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
114.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2582 ft · 56 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 Fort Hancock and San Antonio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Knox Avenue
Keep slight right
363 mi · 05h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Hancock and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Hancock to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 499 miles (803.1 km) and usually takes 07h 17m 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 249.2 miles from Fort Hancock and 249.8 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 456.9 miles (735.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 $66.55 one way or $133.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Hancock and San Antonio, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Hancock and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Hancock and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 456.91 mi (735.32 km).
#1 Fort Hancock
Census designated place
| Population | 1,750 |
| Coordinates | 31.2984600, -105.8452500 |
| Altitude | 1091 |
| 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: 803 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 13m |
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 | $66.55 | $133.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $74.88 | $149.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $80.85 | $161.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $70.32 | $140.63 |
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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