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

The driving distance from Hackberry, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 323.9 miles (521.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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
323.85 mi
05h 06m
Flight
273.88 mi
440.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.88 mi
Kilometers
440.76 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.85 mi
Kilometers
521.19 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 12, 6:08 PM CDT
Return by in Hackberry
Sun, Apr 12, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackberry
2026-04-12T13:02
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, Apr 12, 6:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hackberry
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
Troy
TX

City in Bell County, Texas

From Hackberry
152.4 mi
02h 33m
To San Antonio
171.5 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Price Circle

    815 ft · 38 sec · Price Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · King Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dallas Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dallas Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South

    1175 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    24.2 mi · 27 min · Dallas North Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    2277 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    100 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South

    737 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hackberry and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 48%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 28%
Dallas North Tollway
24.2 mi · 7%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 5%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
273.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
02h 33m from Hackberry
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hackberry and 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 Hackberry to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 323.9 miles (521.2 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Hackberry and 171.5 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.19 one way or $86.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Temple

13 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

42 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Waco, TX

42 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackberry and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 273.88 mi (440.76 km).

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#1 Hackberry

City in Lavaca County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,094
Coordinates33.1523400, -96.9177800
Altitude168
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: Price Circle (-96.918366, 33.152345)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.43 gal
43.26 L · about $43.19
Round trip
$86.39
22.86 gal · 86.52 L
Estimated CO2
101.6 kg one way
Round trip: 203.2 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.19 $86.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.60 $97.20
Premium $4.59 $52.48 $104.95
Diesel $3.99 $45.64 $91.28

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hackberry and San Antonio. The current time is 13:02:17.

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.