How far is Port Neches, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Port Neches, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275 miles (442.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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 Port Neches and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Neches and San Antonio.
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Start on Nall Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Nall Street
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Continue on FM 365
5 mi · 8 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 Port Neches 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 Port Neches 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 Port Neches to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 142.6 miles from Port Neches and 147.9 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275 miles (442.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.73 one way or $77.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Neches and Mostly Sunny 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Neches and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 274.95 mi (442.49 km).
#1 Port Neches
City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 12,596 |
| Coordinates | 29.9913200, -93.9585100 |
| 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: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $38.73 | $77.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.58 | $87.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.06 | $94.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.93 | $81.86 |
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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