How far is Roma, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Roma, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
249.93 mi
03h 55m
Flight
211.02 mi
339.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.02 mi
Kilometers
339.6 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.93 mi
Kilometers
402.22 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 12, 4:56 PM CDT
Return by in Roma
Sun, Apr 12, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roma
2026-04-12T13:00
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, Apr 12, 4:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roma
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
Cactus
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Roma
123 mi
01h 57m
To San Antonio
126.9 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roma and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on North Grant Street

    79 m · 8 sec · North Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Franklin Avenue

    90 m · 18 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Garcia Street

    12.5 mi · 14 min · North Garcia Street

  4. 4

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  6. 6

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Houston Street

    1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto San Dario Avenue

    85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street

    619 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Laredo Street

    2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Santa Rosa Street

    2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dolorosa Street

    1445 ft · 33 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 Roma 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
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 58%
United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 22%
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 6%
North Garcia Street
12.5 mi · 5%
South Pan Am Expressway
9.89 mi · 4%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
211 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cactus
01h 57m from Roma
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Roma and Chance 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 Roma to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Cactus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Roma and 126.9 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 211 miles (339.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.33 one way or $66.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Roma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roma and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 211.02 mi (339.6 km).

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#1 Roma

City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America

Population11,476
Coordinates26.4050600, -99.0158600
Altitude65
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: US 83 (-99.015846, 26.405067)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.38 L · about $33.33
Round trip
$66.66
17.64 gal · 66.76 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.33 $66.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.50 $75.01
Premium $4.59 $40.49 $80.99
Diesel $3.99 $35.22 $70.44

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Roma and San Antonio. The current time is 13:00:45.

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.