How far is Palo Pinto County, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Palo Pinto County, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
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
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palo Pinto County and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palo Pinto County and San Antonio.
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Start on the route
1.1 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 180
1.1 km · 56 sec · US Highway 180
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on Palo Pinto Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Palo Pinto Highway
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Continue on US Highway 180 West
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West
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Continue on Southwest 1st Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Oak Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Oak Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 281
39.9 mi · 44 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on South US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown
797 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, The Alamo, Visitor Information Center
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Commerce Street
1.3 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 Palo Pinto County 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.
South US Highway 281
Continue on South US Highway 281
46 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Palo Pinto County 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 Palo Pinto County to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Lampasas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Palo Pinto County and 120.5 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.09 one way or $68.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palo Pinto County and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Lampasas
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 Lampasas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palo Pinto County and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 230.26 mi (370.57 km).
#1 Palo Pinto County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 29,320 |
| Coordinates | 32.7531800, -98.3130200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| 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: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $3.84 | $34.09 | $68.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $38.60 | $77.20 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $41.94 | $83.88 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $51.29 | $102.58 |
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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