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

The driving distance from Kountze, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
292.45 mi
04h 40m
Flight
258.84 mi
416.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.84 mi
Kilometers
416.57 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.45 mi
Kilometers
470.66 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Mon, May 25, 12:46 AM CDT
Return by in Kountze
Mon, May 25, 5:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kountze
2026-05-24T20:06
Arrive San Antonio
Mon, May 25, 12:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kountze
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
Sealy
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Kountze
142.2 mi
02h 20m
To San Antonio
150.3 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Cherry Street

    30 m · 6 sec · South Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Brown Street

    79 m · 13 sec · East Brown Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    562 ft · 7 sec · South Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Monroe Street

    24.3 mi · 36 min · West Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    42.1 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosby Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Crosby Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward US 90 West

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kountze 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
187 mi · 64%
West Monroe Street
24.3 mi · 8%
Crosby Freeway
12 mi · 4%
East Freeway
6.19 mi · 2%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 1%
US 90 West
3.72 mi · 1%
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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
258.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sealy
02h 20m from Kountze
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Sealy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Kountze and 150.3 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.00 one way or $78.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sealy

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Houston

76 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

76 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

101 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kountze and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 258.84 mi (416.57 km).

Kountze

#1 Kountze

City in Hardin County, Texas, USA

Population2,109
Coordinates30.3716000, -94.3124100
Altitude26
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 Cherry Street (-94.312197, 30.371634)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.06 L · about $39.00
Round trip
$78.00
20.64 gal · 78.12 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.00 $78.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.88 $87.76
Premium $4.59 $47.38 $94.76
Diesel $3.99 $41.21 $82.42

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Kountze and San Antonio. The current time is 20:06:42.

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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.