How far is Nederland, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Nederland, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 289 miles (465.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.8 miles (439 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nederland and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nederland and San Antonio.
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Start on Boston Avenue
19 m · 7 sec · Boston Avenue
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Turn left onto North 14th Street
740 ft · 24 sec · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto Nederland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Nederland Avenue
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
1393 ft · 28 sec · Memorial Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Port Arthur
144 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Memorial Freeway
2249 ft · 26 sec · South Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 365: Port Neches, Fannett
736 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Memorial Boulevard
91 m · 6 sec · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn slight right
104 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto FM 365
3.2 mi · 5 min · FM 365
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Turn left onto Jade Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Jade Avenue
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Turn right onto H O Mills Highway
19.8 mi · 20 min · H O Mills Highway
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Turn straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
234.1 mi · 4 hr 11 min
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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 Nederland 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.
H O Mills Highway
Merge slight left
234 mi · 04h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nederland and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nederland to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 289 miles (465.1 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Sealy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Nederland and 147 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.8 miles (439 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.55 one way or $77.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nederland and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Sealy
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 Sealy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nederland and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 272.79 mi (439.02 km).
#1 Nederland
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 17,184 |
| Coordinates | 29.9743800, -93.9924000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.55 | $77.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.37 | $86.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.83 | $93.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.73 | $81.46 |
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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