How far is La Marque, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from La Marque, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 239 miles (384.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Marque and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Marque and San Antonio.
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Start on the route
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Cedar Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Drive
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Turn right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
675 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
35.5 mi · 41 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: San Antonio
717 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
174.7 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
790 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi · 7 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 La Marque and San Antonio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
175 mi · 03h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Marque to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 239 miles (384.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.2 miles from La Marque and 122.8 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.89 one way or $63.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around La Marque and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Marque and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 212.06 mi (341.28 km).
#1 La Marque
City in Texas
| Population | 17,642 |
| Coordinates | 29.3685700, -94.9713100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $31.89 | $63.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.89 | $71.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.75 | $77.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.70 | $67.40 |
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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