How far is Liberty Hill, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Liberty Hill, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241 miles (387.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
274.84 mi
04h 36m
Flight
241 mi
387.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241 mi
Kilometers
387.86 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.84 mi
Kilometers
442.31 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Jun 11, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in Liberty Hill
Fri, Jun 12, 1:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty Hill
2026-06-11T16:24
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Jun 11, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty Hill
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
Lexington
TX

Town in Lee County, Texas, United States

From Liberty Hill
136.9 mi
02h 18m
To San Antonio
137.9 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
94°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Liberty Hill and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1585

    80 m · 12 sec · County Road 1585

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 1597

    2683 ft · 2 min · County Road 1597

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.7 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1989 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    145.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1748 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 95

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

    125 m · 11 sec · State Highway 71 East

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 71 East

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 21 West: San Marcos

    1681 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West State Highway 21

    17.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 21

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US 183, Toll 130 South

    1833 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    2815 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    34 mi · 30 min · Pickle Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty Hill and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 12%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 12%
West State Highway 21
17.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 71 East
5.86 mi · 2%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

145 mi · 02h 45m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
241 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
02h 18m from Liberty Hill
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Liberty Hill and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Liberty Hill to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Liberty Hill and 137.9 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 241 miles (387.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.66 one way or $73.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Liberty Hill and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

41 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

67 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Austin

73 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

82 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty Hill and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 241 mi (387.86 km).

Liberty Hill

#1 Liberty Hill

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population3,549
Coordinates31.5601800, -95.2930000
Altitude111
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: County Road 1585 (-95.292829, 31.560478)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.7 gal
36.71 L · about $36.66
Round trip
$73.31
19.4 gal · 73.42 L
Estimated CO2
86.2 kg one way
Round trip: 172.4 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.66 $73.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.24 $82.49
Premium $4.59 $44.53 $89.07
Diesel $3.99 $38.73 $77.46

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty Hill and San Antonio. The current time is 16:24:07.

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.