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

The driving distance from Moody, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 179 miles (288 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (236 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.99 mi
02h 45m
Flight
146.64 mi
235.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.64 mi
Kilometers
235.99 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.99 mi
Kilometers
288.05 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, May 3, 6:51 PM CDT
Return by in Moody
Sun, May 3, 9:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moody
2026-05-03T16:05
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, May 3, 6:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moody
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Austin
TX

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

From Moody
78.7 mi
01h 22m
To San Antonio
100.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue D

    1 mi · 2 min · Avenue D

  2. 2

    Continue on South Lone Star Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lone Star Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 317

    13.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 317

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    2930 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road

    106 m · 7 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 190 West

    818 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2580 ft · 34 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
118 mi · 66%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 9%
State Highway 317
13.3 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2.77 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
South Lone Star Parkway
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

55.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
01h 22m from Moody
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moody and Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179 miles (288 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Moody and 100.3 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 146.6 miles (236 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.88 one way or $47.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moody and Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Austin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Austin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Austin.

RAIL

Austin

1 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

46 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

47 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

95 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moody and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 146.64 mi (235.99 km).

Moody

#1 Moody

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population1,433
Coordinates31.3082300, -97.3614000
Altitude238
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: Avenue D (-97.361395, 31.308229)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.91 L · about $23.88
Round trip
$47.77
12.64 gal · 47.82 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.88 $47.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.87 $53.75
Premium $4.59 $29.02 $58.03
Diesel $3.99 $25.24 $50.47

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Moody and San Antonio. The current time is 16:05:51.

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.