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

The driving distance from Greatwood, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
192.2 mi
03h 03m
Flight
169.7 mi
273.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.7 mi
Kilometers
273.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.2 mi
Kilometers
309.31 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, Jun 2, 5:26 PM CDT
Return by in Greatwood
Tue, Jun 2, 8:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greatwood
2026-06-02T14:23
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, Jun 2, 5:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greatwood
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 Greatwood
94.9 mi
01h 31m
To San Antonio
97.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greatwood Lake Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Greatwood Lake Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greatwood Parkway

    1907 ft · 1 min · Greatwood Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sansbury Boulevard

    2892 ft · 1 min · Sansbury Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Crabb River Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crabb River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Grand Parkway South

    1 km · 1 min · West Grand Parkway South

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Grand Parkway South

    17.1 mi · 20 min · West Grand Parkway South

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houston

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greatwood 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
161 mi · 84%
West Grand Parkway South
17.8 mi · 9%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 1%
I 10 West
1.27 mi · 1%
90th Infantry Division Highway
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

149 mi · 02h 30m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
169.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schulenburg
01h 31m from Greatwood
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greatwood 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 Greatwood to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 94.9 miles from Greatwood and 97.3 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.62 one way or $51.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greatwood and Mostly Sunny 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 Greatwood and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 169.7 mi (273.11 km).

Greatwood

#1 Greatwood

Census designated place

Population11,538
Coordinates29.5541300, -95.6757800
Altitude21
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: Greatwood Lake Drive (-95.675721, 29.554776)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.67 L · about $25.62
Round trip
$51.24
13.56 gal · 51.34 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.62 $51.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.83 $57.66
Premium $4.59 $31.13 $62.25
Diesel $3.99 $27.07 $54.15

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Greatwood and San Antonio. The current time is 14:23:45.

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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.