How far is Hudson Bend, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Hudson Bend, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson Bend and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson Bend and San Antonio.
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Start on La Hacienda Drive
43 m · 11 sec · La Hacienda Drive
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Turn left onto Hudson Bend Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hudson Bend Road
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 620 North
7.6 mi · 11 min · Ranch Road 620 North
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Turn left onto West Highway 71
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on State Highway 71 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 71 West
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Turn slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto West US Highway 290 Frontage Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West US Highway 290 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 1826
1.4 km · 1 min · Ranch Road 1826
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Turn left onto West Slaughter Lane
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Slaughter Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1 South
1533 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on 45 Toll East
1483 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto 45 Southwest Toll Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · 45 Southwest Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on FM 1626 South
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North FM 1626
8.8 mi · 12 min · North FM 1626
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Turn slight right onto I 35 South: San Marcos
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35
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Continue on North Old Highway 81
2104 ft · 42 sec · North Old Highway 81
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street
49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street
34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue
2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West Travis Street
68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street
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Turn left onto North Flores Street
807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street
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Continue on 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 Hudson Bend and San Antonio.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hudson Bend 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 Hudson Bend to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Marcos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Hudson Bend and 53.1 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.38 one way or $26.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hudson Bend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near San Marcos
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 San Marcos.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson Bend and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 76.48 mi (123.09 km).
#1 Hudson Bend
Census designated place
| Population | 2,981 |
| Coordinates | 30.4171400, -97.9291800 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.14 | $28.27 |
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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