How far is Galveston, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Galveston, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galveston and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galveston and San Antonio.
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Start on 27th Street
79 m · 16 sec · 27th Street
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Turn right onto Ball Street - Avenue H
762 ft · 28 sec · Ball Street - Avenue H
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street
667 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway - Avenue J
2.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway - Avenue J
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Keep slight left to continue on Gulf Freeway
48.6 mi · 57 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: San Antonio
717 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
174.7 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
790 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Military Plaza
119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
100 m · 8 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 Galveston and San Antonio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
175 mi · 03h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Galveston 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 Galveston to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.6 miles from Galveston and 128.7 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.52 one way or $67.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Galveston and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galveston and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 222.71 mi (358.42 km).
#1 Galveston
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 50,085 |
| Coordinates | 29.3013500, -94.7977000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.72 | $75.43 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.72 | $81.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.42 | $70.84 |
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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