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

The driving distance from Rosebud, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.62 mi
02h 58m
Flight
145.44 mi
234.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.44 mi
Kilometers
234.07 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.62 mi
Kilometers
308.39 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, May 20, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Rosebud
Wed, May 20, 11:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosebud
2026-05-20T17:52
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, May 20, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosebud
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wells Branch
TX

Census designated place

From Rosebud
85.4 mi
01h 29m
To San Antonio
106.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 53

    10.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 53

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.9 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive

    951 ft · 21 sec · North General Bruce Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
125 mi · 65%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 9%
State Highway 53
10.2 mi · 5%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.83 mi
North Main Avenue
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

55.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Branch
01h 29m from Rosebud
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rosebud 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 Rosebud to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Rosebud and 106.2 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rosebud and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wells Branch, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wells Branch.

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosebud and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 145.44 mi (234.07 km).

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#1 Rosebud

Human settlement in Falls County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,344
Coordinates31.0729600, -96.9786000
Altitude121
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: 5th Street (-96.978618, 31.072996)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.6 L · about $25.55
Round trip
$51.09
13.52 gal · 51.2 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.55 $51.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.74 $57.49
Premium $4.59 $31.04 $62.07
Diesel $3.99 $26.99 $53.99

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosebud and San Antonio. The current time is 17:52:00.

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.