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

The driving distance from Jarrell, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.07 mi
02h 08m
Flight
110.41 mi
177.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.41 mi
Kilometers
177.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.07 mi
Kilometers
223.81 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 30, 2:29 PM CDT
Return by in Jarrell
Thu, Apr 30, 4:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jarrell
2026-04-30T12:21
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 30, 2:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jarrell
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mountain City
TX

City in Hays County, Texas, United States

From Jarrell
60.1 mi
01h 04m
To San Antonio
79 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Interstate 35

    145 m · 14 sec · North Interstate 35

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    132 m · 15 sec · 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Avenue J

    127 m · 13 sec · East Avenue J

  4. 4

    Continue on East Avenue J

    145 m · 23 sec · East Avenue J

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jarrell 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
61.7 mi · 44%
I 35 South
37.1 mi · 27%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 12%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
North Interstate 35
1.1 mi · 1%
North Main Avenue
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

49.8 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain City
01h 04m from Jarrell
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jarrell and 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 Jarrell to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Mountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Jarrell and 79 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mountain City

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

18 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

29 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

75 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

89 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jarrell and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 110.41 mi (177.69 km).

Jarrell

#1 Jarrell

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Population2,077
Coordinates30.8249100, -97.6044500
Altitude265
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: Interstate Highway 35 Service Road (-97.604239, 30.82479)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.58 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.82 gal · 37.16 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.88 $41.75
Premium $4.59 $22.54 $45.08
Diesel $3.99 $19.61 $39.21

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jarrell and San Antonio. The current time is 12:21:16.

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.