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

The driving distance from Kirbyville, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
330.08 mi
05h 13m
Flight
288.11 mi
463.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.11 mi
Kilometers
463.67 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.08 mi
Kilometers
531.21 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 12:17 PM CDT
Return by in Kirbyville
Sat, May 30, 5:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirbyville
2026-05-30T07:03
Arrive San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 12:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirbyville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Katy
TX

City in Texas, United States; within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area

From Kirbyville
163.7 mi
02h 36m
To San Antonio
166.4 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elizabeth Avenue

    93 m · 10 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lavielle Street

    107 m · 21 sec · East Lavielle Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    48.6 mi · 54 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway

    84.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Eastex Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
187 mi · 57%
Eastex Freeway
84.2 mi · 26%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 1%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi
90th Infantry Division Highway
0.75 mi
Interstate 10 East
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Continue on Katy Freeway

175 mi · 03h 02m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
288.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Katy
02h 36m from Kirbyville
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kirbyville and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Katy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.7 miles from Kirbyville and 166.4 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.03 one way or $88.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirbyville and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Katy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Katy and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Park

Richmond , TX
402 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City park
Katy Visitors Center
Practical stop 2.5 mi away

Katy Visitors Center

Katy , TX
5718 2nd St, Katy, TX 77493
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Local government office,Visitor center
Katy City Hall
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

Katy City Hall

Katy , TX
901 Avenue C, Katy, TX 77493
Rating 3.5/5 14 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Orchard Community Center

Katy
Orchard City Hall, 9714, 9714 Kibler St, Orchard, TX 77464
Rating 3.5/5 6 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Katy.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

36 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

44 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

44 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

112 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirbyville and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 288.11 mi (463.67 km).

Kirbyville

#1 Kirbyville

City in Jasper County, Texas, United States

Population2,032
Coordinates30.6604800, -93.8926800
Altitude34
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 Elizabeth Avenue (-93.892765, 30.660482)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.65 gal
44.09 L · about $44.03
Round trip
$88.05
23.3 gal · 88.18 L
Estimated CO2
103.5 kg one way
Round trip: 207.1 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.03 $88.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.54 $99.07
Premium $4.59 $53.49 $106.97
Diesel $3.99 $46.52 $93.04

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirbyville and San Antonio. The current time is 07:03:51.

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.