How far is Lowry Crossing, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Lowry Crossing, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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
333.18 mi
05h 13m
Flight
282.21 mi
454.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.21 mi
Kilometers
454.17 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.18 mi
Kilometers
536.2 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, May 13, 2:06 AM CDT
Return by in Lowry Crossing
Wed, May 13, 7:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowry Crossing
2026-05-12T20:52
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, May 13, 2:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowry Crossing
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 Lowry Crossing
154.8 mi
02h 37m
To San Antonio
178.3 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Lowry Crossing and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowry Crossing and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South McDonald Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South McDonald Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Spur 399

    2987 ft · 44 sec · Spur 399

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South: Dallas

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    26.4 mi · 28 min · Central Expressway

  7. 7

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

    153 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

    1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Young Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Harwood Street

    96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1773 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

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

    607 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

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

    67 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

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

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  29. 29

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

    684 ft · 17 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowry Crossing 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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 47%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 27%
Central Expressway
26.4 mi · 8%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 5%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
282.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
02h 37m from Lowry Crossing
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lowry Crossing 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 Lowry Crossing to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 154.8 miles from Lowry Crossing and 178.3 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.44 one way or $88.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lowry Crossing 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 Lowry Crossing and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 282.21 mi (454.17 km).

Lowry Crossing

#1 Lowry Crossing

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population1,743
Coordinates33.1548400, -96.5472100
Altitude156
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: FM 546 (-96.547201, 33.154661)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.76 gal
44.5 L · about $44.44
Round trip
$88.88
23.52 gal · 89 L
Estimated CO2
104.5 kg one way
Round trip: 209 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.44 $88.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.00 $100.01
Premium $4.59 $53.99 $107.98
Diesel $3.99 $46.96 $93.92

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 Lowry Crossing and San Antonio. The current time is 20:52:33.

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.