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

The driving distance from Goliad, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
91.57 mi
01h 47m
Flight
84.76 mi
136.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.76 mi
Kilometers
136.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.57 mi
Kilometers
147.37 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 12:53 PM CDT
Return by in Goliad
Sat, May 30, 2:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goliad
2026-05-30T11:05
Arrive San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 12:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goliad
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
Falls City
TX

City of Texas, USA

From Goliad
45.8 mi
00h 53m
To San Antonio
45.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    28.1 mi · 38 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Highway 72

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 72

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1939 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North 5th Street

    35 m · 3 sec · North 5th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Sunset Strip Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Sunset Strip Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    13.2 mi · 15 min · South US Highway 181

  9. 9

    Continue on Front Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 181

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 181

  11. 11

    Continue on South Storts Street

    2 mi · 2 min · South Storts Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 181 South

  13. 13

    Continue on 10th Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 181 North

    16.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 181 North

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward South US Highway 181

    2785 ft · 34 sec · South US Highway 181

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goliad 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 181
22.9 mi · 25%
US Highway 181 North
16.6 mi · 18%
North US Highway 181
5.73 mi · 6%
US Highway 181 South
4.37 mi · 5%
10th Street
3.59 mi · 4%
South Storts Street
1.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

28.1 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falls City
00h 53m from Goliad
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Goliad 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 Goliad to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Falls City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Goliad and 45.8 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.21 one way or $24.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Goliad and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Falls City

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

66 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

100 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goliad and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 84.76 mi (136.41 km).

Goliad

#1 Goliad

City in Texas, USA

Population1,985
Coordinates28.6683300, -97.3883300
Altitude50
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: US 59 (-97.38833, 28.668233)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.23 L · about $12.21
Round trip
$24.41
6.46 gal · 24.46 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.21 $24.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.73 $27.47
Premium $4.59 $14.83 $29.66
Diesel $3.99 $12.90 $25.79

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Goliad and San Antonio. The current time is 11:05:53.

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.