How far is Marfa, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Marfa, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 404.1 miles (650.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 336.8 miles (542 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marfa and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marfa and San Antonio.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South Highland Street
55 m · 13 sec · South Highland Street
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Turn left onto East San Antonio Street
2142 ft · 58 sec · East San Antonio Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
24.9 mi · 27 min · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on West Holland Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Holland Avenue
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on South US Higway 67
25.4 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
677 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
247.3 mi · 3 hr 52 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marfa and San Antonio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
247 mi · 03h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Marfa 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 Marfa to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 404.1 miles (650.4 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.9 miles from Marfa and 202.3 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 336.8 miles (542 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.89 one way or $107.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marfa and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marfa and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 336.77 mi (541.98 km).
#1 Marfa
Small town in western Texas
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 30.3097300, -104.0213400 |
| Altitude | 1428 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $53.89 | $107.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.63 | $121.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $65.47 | $130.94 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.94 | $113.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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