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

The driving distance from Ralls, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 381 miles (613.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 339.5 miles (546.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
380.97 mi
06h 01m
Flight
339.47 mi
546.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
339.47 mi
Kilometers
546.33 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
380.97 mi
Kilometers
613.11 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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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 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Return by in Ralls
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ralls
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ralls
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Ralls
189.1 mi
03h 00m
To San Antonio
191.9 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Ralls and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    13 m · 6 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    33.8 mi · 50 min · Avenue E

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 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 Ralls 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 29%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 19%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 11%
Avenue E
33.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 8%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
339.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
03h 00m from Ralls
Leave By
11:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ralls 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 Ralls to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 381 miles (613.1 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.1 miles from Ralls and 191.9 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 339.5 miles (546.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.79 one way or $101.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paint Rock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paint Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paint Rock.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ralls and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 339.47 mi (546.33 km).

Ralls

#1 Ralls

City in Crosby County, Texas, United States

Population1,746
Coordinates33.6742500, -101.3876600
Altitude947
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: US 82 (-101.387658, 33.674354)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 613 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.44 gal
50.89 L · about $50.79
Round trip
$101.58
26.88 gal · 101.78 L
Estimated CO2
119.4 kg one way
Round trip: 238.9 kg / 527 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.79 $101.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.15 $114.29
Premium $4.59 $61.70 $123.41
Diesel $3.99 $53.67 $107.33

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 Ralls and San Antonio. The current time is 20:25:12.

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.