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

The driving distance from Liberty, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.8 mi
03h 48m
Flight
226.13 mi
363.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.13 mi
Kilometers
363.92 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.8 mi
Kilometers
384.31 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, Nov 8, 11:45 AM CST
Return by in Liberty
Sun, Nov 8, 3:34 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-11-08T07:56
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, Nov 8, 11:45 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Columbus
TX

City in Colorado County, Texas, United States

From Liberty
118.1 mi
01h 54m
To San Antonio
120.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    159 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 90

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Highway 90

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 90

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90

  4. 4

    Continue on Beaumont Highway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Beaumont Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosby Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Crosby Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward US 90 West

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · East Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Katy Freeway

    175.2 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
187 mi · 78%
Crosby Freeway
12 mi · 5%
Highway 90
11.7 mi · 5%
East Freeway
6.19 mi · 3%
Beaumont Highway
5.12 mi · 2%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Continue on Katy Freeway

175 mi · 03h 02m

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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
226.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 54m from Liberty
Leave By
9:22 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Liberty and 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 Liberty to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Liberty and 120.7 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Liberty and Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

67 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

109 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Houston

113 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

113 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 226.13 mi (363.92 km).

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#1 Liberty

Liberty is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.0579900, -94.7954800
Altitude9
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: Main Street (-94.795847, 30.057982)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.43 gal
31.9 L · about $29.90
Round trip
$59.80
16.86 gal · 63.8 L
Estimated CO2
74.9 kg one way
Round trip: 149.8 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $29.90 $59.80
Mid-grade $4.06 $34.23 $68.47
Premium $4.44 $37.42 $74.84
Diesel $5.65 $47.64 $95.28

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty and San Antonio. The current time is 07:56:52.

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.