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

The driving distance from Holliday, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 361.5 miles (581.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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
361.45 mi
05h 57m
Flight
303.7 mi
488.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.7 mi
Kilometers
488.75 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.45 mi
Kilometers
581.7 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Holliday
Wed, May 13, 5:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holliday
2026-05-12T17:37
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holliday
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
Hamilton
TX

City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States

From Holliday
171.2 mi
02h 58m
To San Antonio
190.3 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    912 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1394 ft · 38 sec · East Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ford Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on FM 440

    2.3 mi · 4 min · FM 440

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on North Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown

    797 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, The Alamo, Visitor Information Center

    55 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto East Commerce Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holliday 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
154 mi · 43%
FM 440
67.5 mi · 19%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 5%
US 281 HOV Lane
17.7 mi · 5%
North Water Street
3.61 mi · 1%
North Rice Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

FM 440

Continue straight

65.2 mi · 01h 13m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
303.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
02h 58m from Holliday
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holliday 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 Holliday to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 361.5 miles (581.7 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.2 miles from Holliday and 190.3 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.18 one way or $96.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holliday and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

71 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

75 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

95 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holliday and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 303.7 mi (488.75 km).

Holliday

#1 Holliday

City in Archer County, Texas, United States

Population1,717
Coordinates33.8162100, -98.6950600
Altitude321
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: North Main Street (-98.695072, 33.816206)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.75 gal
48.28 L · about $48.18
Round trip
$96.36
25.5 gal · 96.56 L
Estimated CO2
113.3 kg one way
Round trip: 226.6 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.18 $96.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.21 $108.43
Premium $4.59 $58.54 $117.07
Diesel $3.99 $50.91 $101.82

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Holliday and San Antonio. The current time is 17:37:21.

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.