How far is Galena Park, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Galena Park, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
207.89 mi
03h 21m
Flight
197.25 mi
317.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.25 mi
Kilometers
317.44 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.89 mi
Kilometers
334.56 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in Galena Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galena Park
2026-04-19T01:05
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galena Park
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
Schulenburg
TX

City in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Galena Park
102.6 mi
01h 40m
To San Antonio
105.3 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Galena Park and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on Crown Street

    119 m · 21 sec · Crown Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clinton Drive

    3123 ft · 1 min · Clinton Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mercury Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mercury Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    65 m · 4 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · East Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Galena Park 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
187 mi · 90%
East Freeway
6.84 mi · 3%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.77 mi · 1%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 1%
Mercury Drive
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Continue on Katy Freeway

175 mi · 03h 02m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
197.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schulenburg
01h 40m from Galena Park
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Galena Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Galena Park to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Galena Park and 105.3 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.74 one way or $55.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Galena Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

San Marcos Station

102 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

105 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galena Park and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 197.25 mi (317.44 km).

Galena Park

#1 Galena Park

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population10,559
Coordinates29.7335600, -95.2302100
Altitude3
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: Crown Street (-95.230373, 29.733556)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.77 L · about $27.74
Round trip
$55.48
14.68 gal · 55.54 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.74 $55.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.21 $62.42
Premium $4.59 $33.70 $67.40
Diesel $3.99 $29.31 $58.62

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 Galena Park and San Antonio. The current time is 01:05:02.

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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.