How far is Missouri City, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Missouri City, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Missouri City and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missouri City and San Antonio.
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Start on the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
1870 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
3220 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Beltway 8, Sam Houston Tollway
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Sam Houston Parkway West
2877 ft · 56 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll North
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Tollway West
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
7 mi · 8 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Downtown
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
161.7 mi · 2 hr 45 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 Missouri City 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
162 mi · 02h 45m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Missouri City and 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 Missouri City to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Missouri City and 100.1 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Missouri City and Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missouri City and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 178.22 mi (286.82 km).
#1 Missouri City
The third most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.
| Population | 75,457 |
| Coordinates | 29.6185700, -95.5377200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.38 | $52.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.68 | $59.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.05 | $64.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.87 | $55.74 |
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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