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

The driving distance from Marion, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.53 mi
00h 35m
Flight
23.56 mi
37.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.56 mi
Kilometers
37.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.53 mi
Kilometers
49.13 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, May 6, 6:19 PM CDT
Return by in Marion
Wed, May 6, 6:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-05-06T17:44
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, May 6, 6:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marion
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Converse
TX

City

From Marion
14.1 mi
00h 17m
To San Antonio
16.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    2771 ft · 55 sec · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 465

    3 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 465

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    837 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Interstate 10

    37 m · 4 sec · West Interstate 10

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    150 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Interstate 10
17.1 mi · 56%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 14%
Farm-to-Market Road 465
2.96 mi · 10%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 5%
90th Infantry Division Highway
0.75 mi · 2%
South Center Street
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Interstate 10

Keep slight left

12 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Converse
00h 17m from Marion
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marion 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 Marion to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Converse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Marion and 16.4 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Converse

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Converse and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 6.5 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Converse.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

19 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

54 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

99 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 23.56 mi (37.91 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

Marion is a city in the US state of Texas, situated in Guadalupe County .

Population1,281
Coordinates29.5713400, -98.1402900
Altitude197
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: South Center Street (-98.140256, 29.571345)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.16
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.08 $8.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.18
Premium $4.59 $4.96 $9.92
Diesel $3.99 $4.31 $8.62

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and San Antonio. The current time is 17:44:21.

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.