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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Jasper Drive
20 m · 8 sec · Jasper Drive
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Turn left onto Darrington Road
780 ft · 18 sec · Darrington Road
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Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Alderwood Manor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashford Street
535 ft · 19 sec · Ashford Street
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Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East
3143 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
772 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Keep slight right
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2582 ft · 56 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 Horizon City and San Antonio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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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).
#1 Horizon City
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 19,642 |
| Coordinates | 31.6926100, -106.2074800 |
| Altitude | 1226 |
| 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: 864 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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