How far is Hemphill, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Hemphill, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 353.4 miles (568.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hemphill and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hemphill and San Antonio.
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Start on Felts
97 m · 16 sec · Felts
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Turn right onto Mann Street
582 ft · 15 sec · Mann Street
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 83
1.3 km · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 83
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Keep slight left to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 83
9.6 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 83
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Continue on Temple Street
528 ft · 11 sec · Temple Street
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Continue on Temple Avenue
1372 ft · 31 sec · Temple Avenue
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Continue on Temple Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Temple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
21.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Gibson Street
59.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West Gibson Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
3214 ft · 56 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on Pan American Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pan American Drive
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Take the ramp straight
695 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
41.1 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll
1357 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto North Grand Parkway East
1.4 km · 2 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Continue on TX 99 Toll West
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
50.9 mi · 55 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio
3149 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 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 Hemphill and San Antonio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hemphill and Mostly Sunny then 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 Hemphill to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 353.4 miles (568.8 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Waller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.2 miles from Hemphill and 172.2 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307 miles (494 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 5:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.12 one way or $94.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hemphill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Waller
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Katy Visitors Center
Katy City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waller.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hemphill and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 306.96 mi (494 km).
#1 Hemphill
City in Sabine County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 31.3407400, -93.8468500 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 569 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $47.12 | $94.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.02 | $106.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $57.25 | $114.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $49.79 | $99.59 |
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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