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

The driving distance from Hereford, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 496.7 miles (799.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 436.9 miles (703.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
496.72 mi
07h 34m
Flight
436.92 mi
703.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
436.92 mi
Kilometers
703.15 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
496.72 mi
Kilometers
799.4 km
Drive Time
07h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in Hereford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hereford
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:34 PM to 3:04 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hereford
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Blackwell
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Hereford
243.1 mi
03h 47m
To San Antonio
253.6 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    2460 ft · 35 sec · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 25 Mile Avenue

    21.1 mi · 31 min · South 25 Mile Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    21 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    684 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    15.6 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Delano Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Delano Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Avenue Q

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q

  11. 11

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  13. 13

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  26. 26

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  32. 32

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hereford 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
40 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 22%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 15%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 6%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 6%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
436.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwell
03h 47m from Hereford
Leave By
8:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hereford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight 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 Hereford to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 496.7 miles (799.4 km) and usually takes 07h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.1 miles from Hereford and 253.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 436.9 miles (703.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.25 one way or $132.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hereford and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 436.92 mi (703.15 km).

Hereford

#1 Hereford

City in Texas, United States

Population14,389
Coordinates34.8152100, -102.3993200
Altitude1163
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: (-102.399111, 34.815309)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 799 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.53 gal
66.35 L · about $66.25
Round trip
$132.49
35.06 gal · 132.7 L
Estimated CO2
155.8 kg one way
Round trip: 311.6 kg / 687 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $66.25 $132.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $74.54 $149.08
Premium $4.59 $80.48 $160.96
Diesel $3.99 $70.00 $139.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hereford and San Antonio. The current time is 21:59:03.

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.