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

The driving distance from Keene, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
268.12 mi
03h 52m
Flight
216.78 mi
348.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.78 mi
Kilometers
348.87 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.12 mi
Kilometers
431.5 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 29, 8:31 AM CDT
Return by in Keene
Wed, Apr 29, 12:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-29T04:38
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Apr 29, 8:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keene
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
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Keene
124.3 mi
01h 56m
To San Antonio
143.8 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Fairview Avenue

    1759 ft · 1 min · South Fairview Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 4th Street

    1087 ft · 32 sec · East 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Eastern Street

    1038 ft · 38 sec · South Eastern Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East US Highway 67

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East US Highway 67

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    124 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35W

    1752 ft · 48 sec · South Interstate 35W

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    890 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    59.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 58%
I 35W South
59.3 mi · 22%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 6%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
East US Highway 67
5.77 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

59.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
216.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
01h 56m from Keene
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keene and Partly Sunny then 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 Keene to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Keene and 143.8 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jarrell

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 216.78 mi (348.87 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population6,588
Coordinates32.3968100, -97.3239000
Altitude272
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: (-97.323789, 32.396812)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.81 L · about $35.75
Round trip
$71.50
18.92 gal · 71.62 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.75 $71.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.22 $80.45
Premium $4.59 $43.43 $86.86
Diesel $3.99 $37.77 $75.55

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and San Antonio. The current time is 04:38:51.

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.