How far is Holiday Lakes, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Holiday Lakes, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holiday Lakes and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holiday Lakes and San Antonio.
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Start on 4th Street
77 m · 13 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Lake Drive
1461 ft · 40 sec · Lake Drive
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Continue on North Texas Avenue
1135 ft · 31 sec · North Texas Avenue
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Continue on Creekside Drive
1469 ft · 47 sec · Creekside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sims Road
2878 ft · 1 min · Sims Road
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Continue straight
2 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 521
3.1 mi · 5 min · FM 521
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Turn right onto County Road 45
2387 ft · 1 min · County Road 45
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Turn right onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit left
64 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
20 mi · 23 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway
2171 ft · 31 sec · Brazoria County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Tollway West
10.3 mi · 12 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
7 mi · 8 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downtown
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
161.7 mi · 2 hr 45 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 Holiday Lakes and San Antonio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
162 mi · 02h 45m
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 Holiday Lakes and Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holiday Lakes to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Holiday Lakes and 119 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.59 one way or $63.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holiday Lakes and Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holiday Lakes and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 179.94 mi (289.58 km).
#1 Holiday Lakes
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,225 |
| Coordinates | 29.2096900, -95.5168900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.55 | $71.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.38 | $76.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.38 | $66.76 |
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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