How far is Reno, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Reno, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 313.7 miles (504.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.2 miles (401 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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.
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 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and San Antonio.
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Start on East Reno Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Reno Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyd Rot Road 730 North
2.5 mi · 5 min · Boyd Rot Road 730 North
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Turn left onto Northwest Parkway
135 m · 9 sec · Northwest Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 199 East
989 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
2904 ft · 53 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on North Henderson Street
2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Henderson Street
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Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Lancaster Avenue
1384 ft · 27 sec · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto South Freeway
28 m · 2 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South
667 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
83.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South 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 Reno 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 Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
83.9 mi · 01h 27m
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 Reno and Slight Chance 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 Reno to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 313.7 miles (504.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.6 miles from Reno and 169.1 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.2 miles (401 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.83 one way or $83.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reno and Slight Chance Rain Showers near San Antonio.
Stop Ideas Near Temple
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 Temple.
Temple
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Fort Hood, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reno and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 249.18 mi (401.01 km).
#1 Reno
City in Parker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.9442900, -97.5772500 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $41.83 | $83.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.07 | $94.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.82 | $101.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.20 | $88.41 |
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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