How far is Iowa Park, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Iowa Park, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 350.5 miles (564 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313 miles (503.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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
350.43 mi
05h 58m
Flight
312.98 mi
503.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.98 mi
Kilometers
503.69 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.43 mi
Kilometers
563.96 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, Jun 2, 5:14 PM CDT
Return by in Iowa Park
Tue, Jun 2, 11:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iowa Park
2026-06-02T11:16
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, Jun 2, 5:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
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 Iowa Park
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
Springtown
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Iowa Park
175.1 mi
02h 59m
To San Antonio
175.3 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 15 mph SE
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 Iowa Park and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iowa Park and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cash Street

    45 m · 12 sec · West Cash Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Yosemite Street

    41 m · 9 sec · North Yosemite Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Highway Street

    1290 ft · 38 sec · West Highway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Pacific Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Pacific Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest Access Road

    1170 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Access Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    803 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  11. 11

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Henry S Grace Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Henry S Grace Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  20. 20

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  22. 22

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  24. 24

    Continue on North Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  31. 31

    Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown

    797 ft · 19 sec

  33. 33

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

    55 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto East Commerce Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iowa Park 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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
154 mi · 44%
Henry S Grace Freeway
129 mi · 37%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 5%
US 281 HOV Lane
17.7 mi · 5%
Southwest Access Road
8.49 mi · 2%
North Water Street
3.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry S Grace Freeway

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
313 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springtown
02h 59m from Iowa Park
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Iowa Park 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 Iowa Park to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 350.5 miles (564 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Springtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.1 miles from Iowa Park and 175.3 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 313 miles (503.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 $46.75 one way or $93.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springtown

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

84 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

McGregor

85 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

87 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Cleburne

97 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iowa Park and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 312.98 mi (503.69 km).

Iowa Park

#1 Iowa Park

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population6,431
Coordinates33.9514800, -98.6686700
Altitude316
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: West Cash Street (-98.66867, 33.951547)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.37 gal
46.81 L · about $46.75
Round trip
$93.49
24.74 gal · 93.62 L
Estimated CO2
109.9 kg one way
Round trip: 219.9 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.75 $93.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.60 $105.19
Premium $4.59 $56.79 $113.58
Diesel $3.99 $49.39 $98.79

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Iowa Park and San Antonio. The current time is 11:16:17.

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.