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

The driving distance from Memphis, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 429 miles (690.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 385.2 miles (619.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
428.99 mi
06h 59m
Flight
385.2 mi
619.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
385.2 mi
Kilometers
619.92 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
428.99 mi
Kilometers
690.4 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-23T01:27
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Memphis
220.9 mi
03h 29m
To San Antonio
208.1 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boykin Drive

    2565 ft · 35 sec · Boykin Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  3. 3

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    1 km · 48 sec · Avenue F Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Highway 83 North

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · US Highway 83 North

  7. 7

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    39.2 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West Court Plaza

    595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    32.5 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    39.5 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 26%
US Highway 83 North
90.1 mi · 21%
Commercial Avenue
79.8 mi · 19%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 10%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 7%
US Highway 287
27.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 83 North

Turn right onto US Highway 83 North

90.1 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
385.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
03h 29m from Memphis
Leave By
10:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis 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 Memphis to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 429 miles (690.4 km) and usually takes 06h 59m 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?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.9 miles from Memphis and 208.1 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 385.2 miles (619.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 $57.21 one way or $114.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 385.2 mi (619.92 km).

Memphis

#1 Memphis

City in Texas

Population1,996
Coordinates34.7247800, -100.5340100
Altitude627
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: US 287 (-100.534282, 34.724611)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 690 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.14 gal
57.3 L · about $57.21
Round trip
$114.43
30.28 gal · 114.6 L
Estimated CO2
134.5 kg one way
Round trip: 269.1 kg / 593 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.21 $114.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.38 $128.75
Premium $4.59 $69.51 $139.02
Diesel $3.99 $60.45 $120.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and San Antonio. The current time is 01:27:42.

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.