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

The driving distance from Sabinal, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
61.66 mi
01h 04m
Flight
59.04 mi
95.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.04 mi
Kilometers
95.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.66 mi
Kilometers
99.23 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in Sabinal
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sabinal
2026-04-22T23:23
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sabinal
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
Castroville
TX

Town in the U.

From Sabinal
30.7 mi
00h 32m
To San Antonio
30.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    49 m · 7 sec · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Fisher Avenue

    19 mi · 22 min · East Fisher Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    25.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 90 East

  5. 5

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 35, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin, Laredo

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West, I 35 North, US 87 North: El Paso, Austin

    2085 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    2385 ft · 34 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    2835 ft · 40 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

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

    619 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Laredo Street

    2093 ft · 46 sec · South Laredo Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Santa Rosa Street

    2386 ft · 52 sec · South Santa Rosa Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dolorosa Street

    1445 ft · 33 sec · Dolorosa Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 90 East
25.4 mi · 41%
East Fisher Avenue
19 mi · 31%
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.2 mi · 20%
19th Street
2.07 mi · 3%
South Pan Am Expressway
0.99 mi · 2%
I 10 West
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 90 East

Continue on US Highway 90 East

25.4 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castroville
00h 32m from Sabinal
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sabinal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight 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 Sabinal to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Castroville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Sabinal and 30.9 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castroville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castroville, 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 Castroville.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

39 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

108 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sabinal and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 59.04 mi (95.01 km).

Sabinal

#1 Sabinal

City in Uvalde County, Texas, United States

Population1,676
Coordinates29.3174600, -99.4664400
Altitude292
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: South Center Street (-99.466504, 29.317451)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.24
Round trip
$16.48
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.24 $16.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.59 $10.01 $20.02
Diesel $3.99 $8.70 $17.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sabinal and San Antonio. The current time is 23:23:05.

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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.