How far is Rio Hondo, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Rio Hondo, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 257 miles (413.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Hondo and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Hondo and San Antonio.
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Start on Colorado Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on West Colorado Avenue
1584 ft · 22 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Turn straight onto Combes Rio Hondo Road
8.5 mi · 11 min · Combes Rio Hondo Road
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Continue on Templeton Street
1510 ft · 33 sec · Templeton Street
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Turn right onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
1045 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
964 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
83.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight right
623 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto FM 772
1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772
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Turn straight onto South 6th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West King Avenue
14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street
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Continue straight
1199 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit straight
68.8 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Rio Hondo and San Antonio.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
U.S. Highway 77
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
83.8 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rio Hondo and 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 Rio Hondo to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 257 miles (413.6 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Rio Hondo and 129.9 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.28 one way or $68.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rio Hondo and Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Hondo and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 227.25 mi (365.73 km).
#1 Rio Hondo
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,639 |
| Coordinates | 26.2353500, -97.5819300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.28 | $68.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.57 | $77.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.64 | $83.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.22 | $72.43 |
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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