How far is Refugio, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Refugio, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Refugio and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Refugio and San Antonio.
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Start on West Commons Street
13 m · 9 sec · West Commons Street
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Turn left onto North Alamo Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · North Alamo Street
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street
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Continue on US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East Pearl Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Pearl Street
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Turn right
28.1 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Highway 72
1.9 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 72
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1939 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on North 5th Street
35 m · 3 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Sunset Strip Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · North Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
13.2 mi · 15 min · South US Highway 181
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on North US Highway 181
5.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 181
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Continue on South Storts Street
2 mi · 2 min · South Storts Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
4.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on 10th Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 North
16.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 181 North
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Take the exit straight toward South US Highway 181
2785 ft · 34 sec · South US Highway 181
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South
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Turn left onto East Commerce Street
1.4 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 Refugio 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
28.1 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Refugio and Patchy Fog then 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 Refugio to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kenedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Refugio and 63.1 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Refugio and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Kenedy
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 Kenedy.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Refugio and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 106.82 mi (171.91 km).
#1 Refugio
Town in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,711 |
| Coordinates | 28.3052800, -97.2752700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.29 | $32.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.79 | $39.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.21 | $34.42 |
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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