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

The driving distance from Livingston, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 269.8 miles (434.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.8 mi
04h 10m
Flight
230.72 mi
371.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.72 mi
Kilometers
371.3 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.8 mi
Kilometers
434.2 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, May 13, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Livingston
Wed, May 13, 4:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, May 13, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
Eagle Lake
TX

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From Livingston
133.6 mi
02h 05m
To San Antonio
136.2 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    3225 ft · 58 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Pan American Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pan American Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    695 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll

    1357 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Grand Parkway East

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Grand Parkway East

  8. 8

    Continue on TX 99 Toll West

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East

    50.9 mi · 55 min · North Grand Parkway East

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio

    3149 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
161 mi · 60%
North Grand Parkway East
51.7 mi · 19%
Pan American Drive
43.1 mi · 16%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 1%
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

149 mi · 02h 30m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
230.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle Lake
02h 05m from Livingston
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livingston 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 Livingston to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 269.8 miles (434.2 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Eagle Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.6 miles from Livingston and 136.2 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.98 one way or $71.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eagle Lake

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

63 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

95 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

95 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 230.72 mi (371.3 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

Texan town

Population5,503
Coordinates30.7110300, -94.9329900
Altitude51
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: US 59 BUS (-94.932996, 30.711)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.52 gal
36.04 L · about $35.98
Round trip
$71.95
19.04 gal · 72.08 L
Estimated CO2
84.6 kg one way
Round trip: 169.2 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.98 $71.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.48 $80.96
Premium $4.59 $43.71 $87.41
Diesel $3.99 $38.01 $76.03

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and San Antonio. The current time is 20:17:35.

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.