How far is Robert Lee, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Robert Lee, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.39 mi
03h 50m
Flight
207.57 mi
334.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.57 mi
Kilometers
334.05 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.39 mi
Kilometers
385.26 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, May 31, 4:50 AM CDT
Return by in Robert Lee
Sun, May 31, 8:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robert Lee
2026-05-31T00:59
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, May 31, 4:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robert Lee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Robert Lee
119.6 mi
01h 55m
To San Antonio
119.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Robert Lee and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Robert Lee and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · East 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    1097 ft · 31 sec · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Park Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Highland Park Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1818 ft · 44 sec · South State Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    23.7 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robert Lee and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 47%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 18%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 12%
South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 7%
Highland Park Road
11.8 mi · 5%
McDermott Freeway
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue straight

54.3 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
207.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
01h 55m from Robert Lee
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Robert Lee and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Robert Lee to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Robert Lee and 119.9 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.93 one way or $63.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Robert Lee and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robert Lee and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 207.57 mi (334.05 km).

Robert Lee

#1 Robert Lee

American city in Coke County, Texas

Population1,032
Coordinates31.8923700, -100.4848200
Altitude557
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: 7th Street (-100.484765, 31.892451)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.45 gal
31.98 L · about $31.93
Round trip
$63.87
16.9 gal · 63.96 L
Estimated CO2
75.1 kg one way
Round trip: 150.2 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.93 $63.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.93 $71.86
Premium $4.59 $38.79 $77.59
Diesel $3.99 $33.74 $67.48

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Robert Lee and San Antonio. The current time is 00:59:49.

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.