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

The driving distance from Lyford, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.5 miles (342 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
235.11 mi
03h 33m
Flight
212.48 mi
341.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.48 mi
Kilometers
341.96 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.11 mi
Kilometers
378.37 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Fri, Apr 17, 9:24 AM CDT
Return by in Lyford
Fri, Apr 17, 12:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyford
2026-04-17T05:51
Arrive San Antonio
Fri, Apr 17, 9:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyford
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
Alice
TX

City in Texas

From Lyford
116.4 mi
01h 46m
To San Antonio
118.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 24 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 8th Street

    23 m · 8 sec · East 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1108 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1843 ft · 41 sec · East Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    2276 ft · 46 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    623 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto FM 772

    1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South 6th Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West King Avenue

    14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 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 Lyford 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nueces Street
83.7 mi · 36%
U.S. Highway 77
72.2 mi · 31%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 29%
South 6th Street
4.41 mi · 2%
East Commerce Street
0.9 mi
Interstate 69E Frontage Road
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

71.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
212.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alice
01h 46m from Lyford
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lyford and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyford to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Lyford and 118.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 212.5 miles (342 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lyford and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyford and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 212.48 mi (341.96 km).

Lyford

#1 Lyford

City in Willacy County, Texas, United States

Population2,513
Coordinates26.4122900, -97.7897200
Altitude11
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: East Bulldog Avenue (-97.789719, 26.412236)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.4 L · about $31.37
Round trip
$62.73
16.6 gal · 62.8 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.37 $62.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.29 $70.58
Premium $4.59 $38.11 $76.21
Diesel $3.99 $33.14 $66.28

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyford and San Antonio. The current time is 05:51:31.

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.