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

The driving distance from Midland, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 322.5 miles (519 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
322.5 mi
05h 05m
Flight
277.36 mi
446.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.36 mi
Kilometers
446.36 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.5 mi
Kilometers
519.01 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM CDT
Return by in Midland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midland
2026-04-22T17:03
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midland
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
Eden
TX

City in Concho County, Texas, United States

From Midland
161.1 mi
02h 32m
To San Antonio
161.4 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wall Street

    14 m · 6 sec · West Wall Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Big Spring Street

    3046 ft · 49 sec · South Big Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Florida Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Florida Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Garden City Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Garden City Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East State Highway 158

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  7. 7

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    21.5 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midland 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 35%
US Highway 87 South
86.8 mi · 27%
East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 19%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 9%
South Main Street
21.5 mi · 7%
Garden City Highway
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 South

Continue straight

72.2 mi · 01h 18m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
277.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden
02h 32m from Midland
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Midland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 322.5 miles (519 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from Midland and 161.4 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.01 one way or $86.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midland and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 277.36 mi (446.36 km).

Midland

#1 Midland

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

Population147,069
Coordinates31.9973500, -102.0779100
Altitude848
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: West Wall Street (-102.077913, 31.997435)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.38 gal
43.08 L · about $43.01
Round trip
$86.01
22.76 gal · 86.16 L
Estimated CO2
101.1 kg one way
Round trip: 202.3 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.01 $86.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.39 $96.78
Premium $4.59 $52.25 $104.49
Diesel $3.99 $45.44 $90.88

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Midland and San Antonio. The current time is 17:03:17.

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.