How far is Fort Stockton, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Stockton, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 311.7 miles (501.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281 miles (452.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.69 mi
04h 23m
Flight
280.97 mi
452.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.97 mi
Kilometers
452.18 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.69 mi
Kilometers
501.61 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Mon, Jun 1, 1:57 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Stockton
Mon, Jun 1, 6:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Stockton
2026-06-01T09:33
Arrive San Antonio
Mon, Jun 1, 1:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Stockton
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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From Fort Stockton
155.7 mi
02h 11m
To San Antonio
156 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10th Street

    17 m · 4 sec · West 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    75 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    1.1 km · 48 sec · East US Highway 290

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

    288.5 mi · 4 hr 34 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  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 Fort Stockton 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
306 mi · 98%
McDermott Freeway
1.65 mi · 1%
East Dickinson Boulevard
1.07 mi
North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.71 mi
East US Highway 290
0.71 mi
Dolorosa Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

289 mi · 04h 34m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
281 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
02h 11m from Fort Stockton
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Stockton and Partly 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 Stockton to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 311.7 miles (501.6 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Fort Stockton and 156 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 281 miles (452.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.57 one way or $83.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Stockton and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Stockton and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 280.97 mi (452.18 km).

Fort Stockton

#1 Fort Stockton

City in Texas

Population8,373
Coordinates30.8940400, -102.8793200
Altitude906
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: West 10th Street (-102.879321, 30.893976)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11 gal
41.63 L · about $41.57
Round trip
$83.14
22 gal · 83.26 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.5 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.57 $83.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.77 $93.54
Premium $4.59 $50.50 $101.00
Diesel $3.99 $43.92 $87.85

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Stockton and San Antonio. The current time is 09:33:55.

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.