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

The driving distance from Paducah, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 369 miles (593.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334.4 miles (538.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
368.96 mi
06h 01m
Flight
334.33 mi
538.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.33 mi
Kilometers
538.06 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.96 mi
Kilometers
593.78 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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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 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Paducah
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paducah
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 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
11:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paducah
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
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Paducah
190.9 mi
03h 00m
To San Antonio
178 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    39.2 mi · 58 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West Court Plaza

    595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    32.5 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    39.5 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paducah 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 30%
Commercial Avenue
79.8 mi · 22%
9th Street
59.4 mi · 16%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 11%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 8%
South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

9th Street

Start on 9th Street

59.4 mi · 01h 16m

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 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
334.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
03h 00m from Paducah
Leave By
11:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paducah 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 Paducah to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 369 miles (593.8 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.9 miles from Paducah and 178 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 334.4 miles (538.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 $49.20 one way or $98.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paducah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Paint Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paint Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 12 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paint Rock.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paducah and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 334.33 mi (538.06 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Paducah

Town in Texas, USA

Population1,064
Coordinates34.0123000, -100.3020600
Altitude567
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: 9th Street (-100.301871, 34.0123)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.02 gal
49.28 L · about $49.20
Round trip
$98.41
26.04 gal · 98.56 L
Estimated CO2
115.7 kg one way
Round trip: 231.4 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.20 $98.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.36 $110.72
Premium $4.59 $59.77 $119.55
Diesel $3.99 $51.99 $103.98

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 Paducah and San Antonio. The current time is 21:13:33.

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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.