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

The driving distance from Leonard, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 361.5 miles (581.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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
361.46 mi
05h 40m
Flight
303.68 mi
488.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.68 mi
Kilometers
488.72 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.46 mi
Kilometers
581.71 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM CDT
Return by in Leonard
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leonard
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leonard
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
Lorena
TX

City in Texas

From Leonard
167.1 mi
02h 50m
To San Antonio
194.4 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    16 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fannin Street

    2934 ft · 59 sec · Fannin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Highway 78

    8.5 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 78

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 160

    3000 ft · 1 min · State Highway 160

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1927 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1068 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    35 mi · 38 min · Central Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

    153 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

    1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Young Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Harwood Street

    96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1773 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  28. 28

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  29. 29

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  32. 32

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leonard 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
42 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 43%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 25%
Central Expressway
35 mi · 10%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 5%
Sam Rayburn Highway
13.3 mi · 4%
South State Highway 78
8.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
303.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorena
02h 50m from Leonard
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leonard and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Leonard to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 361.5 miles (581.7 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Leonard and 194.4 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 5:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.18 one way or $96.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lorena

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

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

RAIL

McGregor

19 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

35 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

57 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leonard and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 303.68 mi (488.72 km).

Leonard

#1 Leonard

City in Texas, United States

Population2,068
Coordinates33.3795500, -96.2474800
Altitude219
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 Main Street (-96.247525, 33.37955)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.75 gal
48.28 L · about $48.18
Round trip
$96.36
25.5 gal · 96.56 L
Estimated CO2
113.3 kg one way
Round trip: 226.6 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.18 $96.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.21 $108.43
Premium $4.59 $58.54 $117.07
Diesel $3.99 $50.91 $101.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leonard and San Antonio. The current time is 19:38:56.

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.