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

The driving distance from Lamesa, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 348.1 miles (560.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
348.09 mi
05h 15m
Flight
306.99 mi
494.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.99 mi
Kilometers
494.05 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.09 mi
Kilometers
560.19 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 26, 9:12 AM CDT
Return by in Lamesa
Sun, Apr 26, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lamesa
2026-04-26T03:57
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, Apr 26, 9:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lamesa
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
Live Oak
TX

City in Texas

From Lamesa
173.2 mi
02h 37m
To San Antonio
174.9 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lynn Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  5. 5

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  7. 7

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    21.5 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lamesa 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 32%
US Highway 87 South
86.8 mi · 25%
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 15%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 8%
South Main Street
21.5 mi · 6%
North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 South

Continue straight

72.2 mi · 01h 18m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
307 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
02h 37m from Lamesa
Leave By
6:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lamesa 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 Lamesa to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 348.1 miles (560.2 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.2 miles from Lamesa and 174.9 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 307 miles (494 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.41 one way or $92.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lamesa and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lamesa and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 306.99 mi (494.05 km).

Lamesa

#1 Lamesa

City in Texas, USA

Population9,131
Coordinates32.7376000, -101.9509900
Altitude912
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: North 5th Street (-101.951053, 32.737788)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.28 gal
46.5 L · about $46.41
Round trip
$92.81
24.56 gal · 93 L
Estimated CO2
109.1 kg one way
Round trip: 218.3 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.41 $92.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.21 $104.43
Premium $4.59 $56.38 $112.75
Diesel $3.99 $49.03 $98.07

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 · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lamesa and San Antonio. The current time is 03:57:31.

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.