How far is New Waverly, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from New Waverly, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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 Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Waverly and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Waverly and San Antonio.
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Start on Gibbs Street
26 m · 9 sec · Gibbs Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 75 South
160 m · 11 sec · State Highway 75 South
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Turn right onto FM 1375 West
2775 ft · 47 sec · FM 1375 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward FM 1375 West
46 m · 3 sec · FM 1375 West
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Exit the roundabout onto FM 1375 West
1167 ft · 20 sec · FM 1375 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Interstate 45 Frontage Road
82 m · 6 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Interstate 45 Frontage Road
546 ft · 11 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
921 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
30 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 99 Toll West: Grand Parkway
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West
37.8 mi · 41 min · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio
3149 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1.1 km · 1 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 New Waverly 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 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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving New Waverly and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Waverly to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from New Waverly and 122.5 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.35 one way or $64.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around New Waverly and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Waverly and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 195.89 mi (315.26 km).
#1 New Waverly
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 30.5377000, -95.4832800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.35 | $64.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.40 | $72.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.18 | $68.36 |
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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