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

The driving distance from Itasca, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
244.09 mi
03h 42m
Flight
205.13 mi
330.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.13 mi
Kilometers
330.13 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.09 mi
Kilometers
392.82 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Itasca
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Itasca
2026-04-22T18:18
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Itasca
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
Serenada
TX

Census designated place

From Itasca
112.5 mi
01h 51m
To San Antonio
131.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward FM 66: Itasca

    1683 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    41.3 mi · 41 min

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 64%
FM 66
41.6 mi · 17%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 7%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

55.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
205.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Serenada
01h 51m from Itasca
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Itasca 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 Itasca to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Serenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Itasca and 131.5 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.54 one way or $65.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Itasca and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Serenada

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

31 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

47 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Austin

48 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

49 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Itasca and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 205.13 mi (330.13 km).

Itasca

#1 Itasca

City in Texas, U.

Population1,783
Coordinates32.1595900, -97.1500100
Altitude214
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: East Main Street (-97.150073, 32.159745)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.61 gal
32.6 L · about $32.54
Round trip
$65.07
17.22 gal · 65.2 L
Estimated CO2
76.5 kg one way
Round trip: 153 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.54 $65.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.61 $73.22
Premium $4.59 $39.53 $79.06
Diesel $3.99 $34.38 $68.76

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Itasca and San Antonio. The current time is 18:18:52.

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.