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

The driving distance from Medina, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.1 mi
03h 23m
Flight
179.12 mi
288.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.12 mi
Kilometers
288.26 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.1 mi
Kilometers
338.13 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sat, Nov 7, 3:11 PM CST
Return by in Medina
Sat, Nov 7, 6:35 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medina
2026-11-07T11:48
Arrive San Antonio
Sat, Nov 7, 3:11 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:14 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medina
9:00 PM CST
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
Encinal
TX

City in La Salle County, Texas, United States

From Medina
103.1 mi
01h 41m
To San Antonio
107 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM CST
Wind
2 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    1692 ft · 49 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 13th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 13th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto United States Highway 83

    25.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 83

  4. 4

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Houston Street

    1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto San Dario Avenue

    85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street

    619 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Laredo Street

    2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Santa Rosa Street

    2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dolorosa Street

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Dolorosa Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 69%
United States Highway 83
25.7 mi · 12%
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 7%
South Pan Am Expressway
9.89 mi · 5%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 3%
South Meadow Avenue
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 27m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
179.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Encinal
01h 41m from Medina
Leave By
10:14 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Encinal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Medina and 107 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medina and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 179.12 mi (288.26 km).

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#1 Medina

Medina is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.9211500, -99.2594800
Altitude121
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: 10th Street (-99.259438, 26.921177)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.06 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.57
14.82 gal · 56.12 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $26.28 $52.57
Mid-grade $4.06 $30.09 $60.18
Premium $4.44 $32.89 $65.79
Diesel $5.65 $41.87 $83.75

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Medina and San Antonio. The current time is 11:48:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.