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

The driving distance from Muleshoe, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 459 miles (738.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 414.3 miles (666.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
459.02 mi
06h 56m
Flight
414.35 mi
666.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
414.35 mi
Kilometers
666.83 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
459.02 mi
Kilometers
738.72 km
Drive Time
06h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in Muleshoe
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muleshoe
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:57 PM to 2:27 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
10:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muleshoe
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 Muleshoe
226.9 mi
03h 28m
To San Antonio
232.1 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
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 Muleshoe and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    20 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East American Boulevard

    17.8 mi · 18 min · East American Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue Q

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q

  6. 6

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  8. 8

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  27. 27

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muleshoe 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 24%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 16%
East American Boulevard
67.7 mi · 15%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 9%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 6%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

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 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
414.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
03h 28m from Muleshoe
Leave By
10:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Muleshoe 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 Muleshoe to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 459 miles (738.7 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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 226.9 miles from Muleshoe and 232.1 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 414.3 miles (666.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 $61.22 one way or $122.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Muleshoe 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 Muleshoe and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 414.35 mi (666.83 km).

Muleshoe

#1 Muleshoe

City in Texas, USA

Population4,822
Coordinates34.2264700, -102.7238300
Altitude1156
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: North 1st Street (-102.723764, 34.226431)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 739 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.2 gal
61.31 L · about $61.22
Round trip
$122.44
32.4 gal · 122.62 L
Estimated CO2
144 kg one way
Round trip: 287.9 kg / 635 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $61.22 $122.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.88 $137.76
Premium $4.59 $74.37 $148.75
Diesel $3.99 $64.69 $129.37

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 Muleshoe and San Antonio. The current time is 22:00:56.

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.