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

The driving distance from Fulshear, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 168 miles (270.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
168.02 mi
02h 30m
Flight
156.98 mi
252.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.98 mi
Kilometers
252.63 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.02 mi
Kilometers
270.4 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in Fulshear
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulshear
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulshear
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
Flatonia
TX

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Fulshear
83.5 mi
01h 15m
To San Antonio
84.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bois D'Arc Lane

    77 m · 20 sec · Bois D'Arc Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 359

    5.4 mi · 8 min · FM 359

  7. 7

    Continue on Waller Avenue

    2428 ft · 48 sec · Waller Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    140 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto I 10 Frontage Road

    2784 ft · 1 min · I 10 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    845 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    138.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Katy Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulshear 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
150 mi · 89%
FM 359
5.44 mi · 3%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 3%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 1%
Farm to Market 1093 Road
1.41 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

138 mi · 02h 19m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatonia
01h 15m from Fulshear
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulshear and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight 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 Fulshear to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Fulshear and 84.5 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.41 one way or $44.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Fulshear and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Flatonia

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

83 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

116 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulshear and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 156.98 mi (252.63 km).

Fulshear

#1 Fulshear

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population17,136
Coordinates29.6899600, -95.8996800
Altitude40
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: Front Street (-95.8997, 29.690072)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $22.41
Round trip
$44.82
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.41 $44.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.21 $50.43
Premium $4.59 $27.22 $54.45
Diesel $3.99 $23.68 $47.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulshear and San Antonio. The current time is 21:59:02.

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.