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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Abram, TX is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
251.08 mi
04h 35m
Flight
222.84 mi
358.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.84 mi
Kilometers
358.62 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.08 mi
Kilometers
404.08 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abram
Sun, Apr 12, 4:11 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 12, 8:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-12T11:36
Arrive Abram
Sun, Apr 12, 4:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
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
Alice
TX

City in Texas

From San Antonio
125.9 mi
02h 17m
To Abram
125.2 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
Abram Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Sunday
Using Palmview South as the closest live forecast in the Hidalgo County weather hub.

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    882 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Expressway 83

    1070 ft · 23 sec · West Expressway 83

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto West US Business 83

    2785 ft · 52 sec · West US Business 83

  18. 18

    Continue on East Loop 374

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Loop 374

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Abram Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Abram Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Military Road

    1269 ft · 35 sec · Military Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    30 m · 7 sec · Cemetery Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 30%
Falfurrias Expressway
73.3 mi · 29%
Lucian Adams Freeway
66.8 mi · 27%
US 281 South
26.7 mi · 11%
East Loop 374
2.78 mi · 1%
Abram Road
2.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lucian Adams Freeway

Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

66.8 mi · 01h 08m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
222.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alice
02h 17m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abram.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Abram?

The road trip is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.9 miles from San Antonio and 125.2 miles from Abram.

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

The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.48 one way or $66.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Abram. Straight-line distance: 222.84 mi (358.62 km).

San Antonio

#1 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
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#2 Abram

Abram is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.1998000, -98.4111300
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Abram (-98.41113, 26.1998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.54 L · about $33.48
Round trip
$66.96
17.72 gal · 67.08 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.48 $66.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.67 $75.35
Premium $4.59 $40.68 $81.35
Diesel $3.99 $35.38 $70.76

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 San Antonio and Abram. The current time is 11:36:23.

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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.