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

The driving distance from Post, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 347.2 miles (558.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311 miles (500.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
347.23 mi
05h 29m
Flight
311.02 mi
500.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.02 mi
Kilometers
500.54 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.23 mi
Kilometers
558.82 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Return by in Post
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Post
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eden
TX

City in Concho County, Texas, United States

From Post
172.2 mi
02h 44m
To San Antonio
175 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
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 Post and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    52 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    142 m · 23 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    2569 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 84

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 84

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Post 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 32%
US Highway 84
74.6 mi · 21%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 12%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 8%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 8%
South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

Continue on US Highway 84

74.6 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
311 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden
02h 44m from Post
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Post 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 Post to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 347.2 miles (558.8 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.2 miles from Post and 175 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 311 miles (500.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.29 one way or $92.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 311.02 mi (500.54 km).

Post

#1 Post

City in Garza County, Texas, United States

Population5,123
Coordinates33.1912200, -101.3790000
Altitude794
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: West Main Street (-101.378999, 33.191015)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.25 gal
46.38 L · about $46.29
Round trip
$92.59
24.5 gal · 92.76 L
Estimated CO2
108.9 kg one way
Round trip: 217.7 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.29 $92.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.09 $104.17
Premium $4.59 $56.24 $112.48
Diesel $3.99 $48.91 $97.83

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 Post and San Antonio. The current time is 21:51:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.