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

The driving distance from Kingsland, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.1 mi
01h 46m
Flight
85.33 mi
137.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.33 mi
Kilometers
137.32 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.1 mi
Kilometers
156.26 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Fri, Nov 6, 7:47 PM CST
Return by in Kingsland
Fri, Nov 6, 9:33 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsland
2026-11-06T18:00
Arrive San Antonio
Fri, Nov 6, 7:47 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsland
9:30 PM CST
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
Blanco
TX

City in Blanco County, Texas, United States

From Kingsland
48.3 mi
00h 53m
To San Antonio
48.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Euel Moore Drive

    3 m · 3 sec · Euel Moore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1173 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ranch to Market Road 2900

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Ranch to Market Road 2900

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 71

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Highway 71

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ranch Road 962

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Ranch Road 962

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 281

    23.8 mi · 27 min · North US Highway 281

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown

    797 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

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

    55 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Commerce Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsland 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
26.6 mi · 27%
North US Highway 281
23.8 mi · 25%
US 281 HOV Lane
17.7 mi · 18%
Ranch Road 962
10.5 mi · 11%
Ranch to Market Road 2900
5.28 mi · 5%
West State Highway 71
3.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 281

Continue on South US Highway 281

26.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blanco
00h 53m from Kingsland
Leave By
2:56 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Kingsland and Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsland to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Blanco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Kingsland and 48.7 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kingsland and Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Blanco

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

53 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

67 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

76 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsland and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 85.33 mi (137.32 km).

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#1 Kingsland

Kingsland is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6582400, -98.4405800
Altitude255
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: RM 1431 (-98.440574, 30.658265)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.97 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.57
6.86 gal · 25.94 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $12.28 $24.57
Mid-grade $4.09 $14.04 $28.08
Premium $4.47 $15.34 $30.68
Diesel $5.68 $19.49 $38.98

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsland and San Antonio. The current time is 18:00:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.