How far is Rio Bravo, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Rio Bravo, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in La Salle County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Bravo and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Bravo and San Antonio.
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Start on Orquidia Lane
1214 ft · 57 sec · Orquidia Lane
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Turn right onto Peña Drive
547 ft · 22 sec · Peña Drive
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Turn left onto Espejo Molina Road
1 mi · 3 min · Espejo Molina Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 83 Frontage Road
2272 ft · 43 sec · US 83 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 83 South
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 83 South
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Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Houston Street
1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street
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Turn right onto San Dario Avenue
85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
619 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto South Laredo Street
2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street
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Continue on South Santa Rosa Street
2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street
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Turn right onto Dolorosa Street
1445 ft · 33 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 Rio Bravo and San Antonio.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 02h 27m
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 Rio Bravo and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Bravo to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Cotulla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Rio Bravo and 88.3 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rio Bravo and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Bravo and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 154.44 mi (248.54 km).
#1 Rio Bravo
City in Webb County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,608 |
| Coordinates | 27.3641900, -99.4800400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.36 | $48.71 |
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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