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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South 14th Street
17 m · 5 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn right onto East King Avenue
15.2 mi · 19 min · East King Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street
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Continue straight
1199 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit straight
68.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South
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Turn left onto East Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Military Plaza
119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Rivers.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsville and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 137.42 mi (221.15 km).
#1 Kingsville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 24,989 |
| Coordinates | 27.5158700, -97.8561100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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