How far is San Angelo, TX from Buda, TX?
The driving distance from San Angelo, TX to Buda, TX is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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Flight Distance
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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 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Angelo and Buda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Angelo and Buda.
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Start on East Harris Avenue
22 m · 9 sec · East Harris Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chadbourne Street
151 m · 14 sec · South Chadbourne Street
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Turn right onto West Beauregard Avenue
2397 ft · 54 sec · West Beauregard Avenue
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Turn left onto South Abe Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Abe Street
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
71.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue on Commerce Street
1347 ft · 23 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
1878 ft · 32 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue on State Highway 71 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 71 West
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Turn slight right
84 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto West US Highway 290 Frontage Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West US Highway 290 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 1826
1.4 km · 1 min · Ranch Road 1826
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Turn left onto West Slaughter Lane
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Slaughter Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1 South
1533 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on 45 Toll East
1483 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto 45 Southwest Toll Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · 45 Southwest Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on FM 1626 South
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North FM 1626
2.6 mi · 4 min · North FM 1626
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Turn sharp left onto Ranch to Market Road 967
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ranch to Market Road 967
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ranch to Market Road 967
9 m · 1 sec · Ranch to Market Road 967
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Exit the roundabout onto Ranch to Market Road 967
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ranch to Market Road 967
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Continue on Live Oak Street
959 ft · 26 sec · Live Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1575 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Angelo and Buda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 87 South
Continue on US Highway 87 South
71.2 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Angelo and Mostly Sunny near Buda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Angelo to Buda?
The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from San Angelo and 106 miles from Buda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around San Angelo and Mostly Sunny near Buda.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Angelo and Buda. Straight-line distance: 181.2 mi (291.61 km).
#1 San Angelo
The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.
| Population | 101,612 |
| Coordinates | 31.4637700, -100.4370400 |
| Altitude | 562 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buda
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,544 |
| Coordinates | 30.0852100, -97.8402800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buda (-97.84028, 30.08521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $3.84 | $28.72 | $57.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $32.52 | $65.03 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $35.33 | $70.66 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $43.20 | $86.41 |
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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