How far is Mission Bend, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Mission Bend, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171 miles (275.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission Bend and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Bend and San Antonio.
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Start on Marisol Drive
622 ft · 30 sec · Marisol Drive
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Turn right onto Los Altos Drive
84 m · 12 sec · Los Altos Drive
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Turn left onto Addicks Clodine Road
1568 ft · 40 sec · Addicks Clodine Road
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Turn left onto Bellaire Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bellaire Boulevard
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Turn right
3006 ft · 59 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Westheimer Road
1324 ft · 30 sec · Westheimer Road
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Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Take the ramp straight toward WPT Toll West
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
4.7 mi · 6 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houston
2303 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
790 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Military Plaza
119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
100 m · 8 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 Mission Bend and San Antonio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Katy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
149 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Mission Bend and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mission Bend to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Mission Bend and 93.8 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171 miles (275.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mission Bend and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Flatonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flatonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission Bend and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 171.02 mi (275.23 km).
#1 Mission Bend
Census designated place
| Population | 36,501 |
| Coordinates | 29.6938400, -95.6649500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.77 | $55.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.98 | $59.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.07 | $52.15 |
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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