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

The driving distance from Jacksboro, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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
280.1 mi
04h 59m
Flight
262.91 mi
423.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.91 mi
Kilometers
423.11 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.1 mi
Kilometers
450.78 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksboro
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksboro
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
Evant
TX

Town of the United States

From Jacksboro
139.8 mi
02h 29m
To San Antonio
140.3 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  7. 7

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on North Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown

    797 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

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

    55 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto East Commerce Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksboro 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
154 mi · 55%
North Main Street
72.5 mi · 26%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 7%
US 281 HOV Lane
17.7 mi · 6%
North Water Street
3.61 mi · 1%
North Rice Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
262.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evant
02h 29m from Jacksboro
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksboro 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 Jacksboro to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Evant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.8 miles from Jacksboro and 140.3 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.34 one way or $74.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksboro and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Evant

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

52 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

56 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

71 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksboro and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 262.91 mi (423.11 km).

Jacksboro

#1 Jacksboro

City in Texas, USA

Population4,447
Coordinates33.2184500, -98.1586600
Altitude330
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: US 281 (-98.158776, 33.218452)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.41 L · about $37.34
Round trip
$74.67
19.76 gal · 74.82 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.34 $74.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.01 $84.02
Premium $4.59 $45.36 $90.72
Diesel $3.99 $39.45 $78.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksboro and San Antonio. The current time is 03:19:48.

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.