How far is Preston, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Preston, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 375 miles (603.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 326.8 miles (526 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and San Antonio.
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Start on Preston Bend Road
9.8 mi · 18 min · Preston Bend Road
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Turn left
64 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
143 m · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
99 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Preston Bend Road
154 m · 10 sec · Preston Bend Road
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Continue on Hardenburg Lane
6.9 mi · 8 min · Hardenburg Lane
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Take the ramp left toward US 82 East: Sherman
1654 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 82
4.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 82
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Denison, Dallas
760 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 82
1059 ft · 21 sec · East Highway 82
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Turn slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
2097 ft · 42 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
8.7 mi · 9 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
44.9 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
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Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street
49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street
34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue
2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West Travis Street
68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street
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Turn left onto North Flores Street
807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street
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Continue on 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 Preston and San Antonio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
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 Cloudy leaving Preston and Rain Showers near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preston to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 375 miles (603.5 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.6 miles from Preston and 194.4 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 326.8 miles (526 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.16 one way or $92.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Preston and Rain Showers near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 326.87 mi (526.05 km).
#1 Preston
Preston is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8823200, -96.6330500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 603 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
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 | $3.49 | $46.16 | $92.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $52.88 | $105.76 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $57.88 | $115.76 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $74.14 | $148.28 |
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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