How far is Horizon City, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Horizon City, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 536.8 miles (863.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 484.9 miles (780.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
536.8 mi
07h 36m
Flight
484.84 mi
780.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
484.84 mi
Kilometers
780.27 km
Flight Time
00h 58m

Driving Distance

Road route
536.8 mi
Kilometers
863.9 km
Drive Time
07h 36m

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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 07h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Jun 3, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in Horizon City
Wed, Jun 3, 11:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horizon City
2026-06-02T20:22
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Jun 3, 3:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:36 PM to 4:06 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
8:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horizon City
8:00 PM MDT
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From Horizon City
268.1 mi
03h 48m
To San Antonio
268.7 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horizon City and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on Jasper Drive

    20 m · 8 sec · Jasper Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Darrington Road

    780 ft · 18 sec · Darrington Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Alderwood Manor Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashford Street

    535 ft · 19 sec · Ashford Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East

    3143 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    772 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horizon City 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
529 mi · 99%
Horizon Boulevard
2.51 mi
McDermott Freeway
1.65 mi
Alderwood Manor Drive
0.74 mi
North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.71 mi
Gateway Boulevard East
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

363 mi · 05h 45m

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 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
484.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
03h 48m from Horizon City
Leave By
8:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Horizon City 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 Horizon City to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 536.8 miles (863.9 km) and usually takes 07h 36m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 268.1 miles from Horizon City and 268.7 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 484.9 miles (780.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 MDT. 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 $71.57 one way or $143.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Horizon City and San Antonio, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

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

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

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horizon City and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 484.84 mi (780.27 km).

Horizon City

#1 Horizon City

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population19,642
Coordinates31.6926100, -106.2074800
Altitude1226
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: (-106.207463, 31.692618)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 864 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.94 gal
71.7 L · about $71.57
Round trip
$143.15
37.88 gal · 143.4 L
Estimated CO2
168.3 kg one way
Round trip: 336.6 kg / 742 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $71.57 $143.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $80.53 $161.07
Premium $4.59 $86.95 $173.91
Diesel $3.99 $75.63 $151.25

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 · Jun 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Horizon City, TX and San Antonio, TX. The current time in Horizon City is 20:22:21, although it is 21:22:21 in San Antonio.

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.