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

The driving distance from Huntsville, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
230.82 mi
03h 51m
Flight
197.53 mi
317.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.53 mi
Kilometers
317.89 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.82 mi
Kilometers
371.47 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 4:45 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 8:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-05T12:53
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 4:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
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
Camp Swift
TX

Census designated place

From Huntsville
113.5 mi
01h 55m
To San Antonio
117.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on University Avenue

    27 m · 12 sec · University Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 30 West

    46.6 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

  5. 5

    Continue on Boonville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West State Highway 21

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · West State Highway 21

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 10 sec · State Highway 71 East

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 21 West: San Marcos

    1681 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West State Highway 21

    17.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 21

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US 183, Toll 130 South

    1833 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    2815 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    34 mi · 30 min · Pickle Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Highway 21
89.3 mi · 39%
State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 20%
Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 15%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 14%
State Highway 71 East
5.86 mi · 3%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West State Highway 21

Turn left onto West State Highway 21

71.4 mi · 01h 20m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
197.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Swift
01h 55m from Huntsville
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Camp Swift is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Huntsville and 117.4 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.76 one way or $61.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntsville and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Swift

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

43 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

45 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

71 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Temple

101 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 197.53 mi (317.89 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.

Population41,392
Coordinates30.7235300, -95.5507800
Altitude113
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: 11th Street (-95.550785, 30.723759)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.83 L · about $30.76
Round trip
$61.52
16.28 gal · 61.66 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.76 $61.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.61 $69.22
Premium $4.59 $37.37 $74.74
Diesel $3.99 $32.50 $65.01

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and San Antonio. The current time is 12:53:45.

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.