How far is Palacios, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Palacios, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Palacios and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palacios and San Antonio.
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Start on Ritchie Avenue
91 m · 15 sec · Ritchie Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2093 ft · 2 min · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Henderson Avenue
29.6 mi · 44 min · Henderson Avenue
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Turn right onto United States Highway 87
4.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 87
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Turn straight
20.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto North Navarro Street
2462 ft · 51 sec · North Navarro Street
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Turn left onto East Rio Grande Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · East Rio Grande Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
23.8 mi · 27 min · US Highway 87 North
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Turn left onto South Esplanade Street
1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street
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Turn right onto West Heaton Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · West Heaton Street
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Turn right
76.2 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn slight right onto Roland Avenue
3196 ft · 1 min · Roland Avenue
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Turn left onto I 10 West, US 90 West
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281: Corpus Christi, Johnson City
644 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 37 North, US 281 North: Johnson City
1883 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South
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Turn left onto East Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 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 Palacios and San Antonio.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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76.2 mi · 01h 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Palacios and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palacios to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Cuero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Palacios and 96.7 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.26 one way or $48.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Palacios and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Cuero
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 Cuero.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palacios and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 146.09 mi (235.11 km).
#1 Palacios
City in Matagorda County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,545 |
| Coordinates | 28.7080500, -96.2174700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.26 | $48.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.30 | $54.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.64 | $51.27 |
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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