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

The driving distance from Kingsville, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.23 mi
02h 23m
Flight
137.42 mi
221.15 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Kingsville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.42 mi
Kilometers
221.15 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.23 mi
Kilometers
254.64 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Fri, Apr 17, 6:57 PM CDT
Return by in Kingsville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsville
2026-04-17T16:34
Arrive San Antonio
Fri, Apr 17, 6:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsville
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
Three Rivers
TX

City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States

From Kingsville
77.7 mi
01h 11m
To San Antonio
80.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 14th Street

    17 m · 5 sec · South 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East King Avenue

    15.2 mi · 19 min · East King Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nueces Street
83.7 mi · 53%
East King Avenue
70 mi · 44%
East Commerce Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Commerce Street
0.26 mi
Military Plaza
0.07 mi
Interstate 37 South
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Nueces Street

Take the exit straight

68.8 mi · 01h 11m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Rivers
01h 11m from Kingsville
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kingsville 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 Kingsville to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Three Rivers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Kingsville and 80.5 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kingsville and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Three Rivers

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

110 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsville and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 137.42 mi (221.15 km).

Kingsville

#1 Kingsville

City in Texas, United States

Population24,989
Coordinates27.5158700, -97.8561100
Altitude18
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: South 14th Street (-97.856114, 27.51587)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.14 L · about $21.09
Round trip
$42.17
11.16 gal · 42.28 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.09 $42.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.73 $47.45
Premium $4.59 $25.62 $51.24
Diesel $3.99 $22.28 $44.56

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsville and San Antonio. The current time is 16:34:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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