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

The driving distance from Lantana, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 318.1 miles (512 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.9 miles (428 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
318.12 mi
04h 55m
Flight
265.93 mi
427.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.93 mi
Kilometers
427.97 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.12 mi
Kilometers
511.96 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM CDT
Return by in Lantana
Thu, Oct 15, 9:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lantana
2026-10-15T12:02
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lantana
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
Troy
TX

City in Bell County, Texas

From Lantana
149.4 mi
02h 27m
To San Antonio
168.6 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Club Drive

    6 m · 7 sec · Golf Club Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lantana Trail

    659 ft · 18 sec · Lantana Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Branch Crossing

    2602 ft · 1 min · Branch Crossing

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Justin Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Justin Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 35W South

    992 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lantana 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 49%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 27%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 5%
I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 5%
I 35W South
8.63 mi · 3%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North South Freeway

Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

84.6 mi · 01h 28m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
265.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
02h 27m from Lantana
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lantana and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318.1 miles (512 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Lantana and 168.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 265.9 miles (428 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.07 one way or $86.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lantana and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Temple

13 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

42 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Waco, TX

42 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lantana and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 265.93 mi (427.97 km).

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#1 Lantana

This master-planned community in Denton County, Texas, is situated at an elevation of 623 feet.

Population0
Coordinates33.0907300, -97.1241600
Altitude190
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: Golf Club Drive (-97.124136, 33.090776)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.22 gal
42.49 L · about $43.07
Round trip
$86.15
22.44 gal · 84.98 L
Estimated CO2
99.7 kg one way
Round trip: 199.4 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $43.07 $86.15
Mid-grade $4.35 $48.77 $97.55
Premium $4.72 $52.99 $105.98
Diesel $5.78 $64.81 $129.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lantana and San Antonio. The current time is 12:02:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.