How far is Lake Jackson, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Jackson, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 222.5 miles (358 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.4 miles (300 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Jackson and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Jackson and San Antonio.
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Start on Magnolia Street
16 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto Center Way
2254 ft · 1 min · Center Way
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Turn left onto South Yaupon Street
1313 ft · 38 sec · South Yaupon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 332 East
2343 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 332 East
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Continue on State Highway 228
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 228
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Turn left onto State Highway 332 West
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 332 West
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Turn right onto North Brooks Street
29.4 mi · 44 min · North Brooks Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
8.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90A West
5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90A West
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 90A
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 90A
5.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Boothe Drive
1844 ft · 52 sec · Boothe Drive
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Continue on South McCarty Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South McCarty Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 90A
7.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 90A
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Turn right onto State Highway 71
9.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left onto I-10 Service Road
136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
92.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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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 Lake Jackson 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.
I-10 Service Road
Merge slight left
92.8 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 222.5 miles (358 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Weimar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Lake Jackson and 114.6 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.4 miles (300 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.67 one way or $59.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Jackson and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Weimar
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 Weimar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Jackson and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 186.42 mi (300.01 km).
#1 Lake Jackson
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,063 |
| Coordinates | 29.0338600, -95.4343900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.67 | $59.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.38 | $66.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.04 | $72.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.35 | $62.69 |
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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