How far is San Antonio, TX from Agua Dulce, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Agua Dulce, TX is about 534.9 miles (860.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 480.2 miles (772.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Agua Dulce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Agua Dulce.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Navarro Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cypress Street
604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street
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Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
657 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
553 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
512 mi · 8 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
1772 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Darrington Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Darrington Road
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Turn right onto Las Colonias Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Las Colonias Road
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Turn left onto South Ascencion Street
3.1 mi · 8 min · South Ascencion Street
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Turn right onto Kentwood Avenue
2395 ft · 2 min · Kentwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Agua del Rio
105 m · 15 sec · Agua del Rio
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Agua del Rio
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Agua Dulce.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
512 mi · 08h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Clear near Agua Dulce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Agua Dulce?
The road trip is about 534.9 miles (860.9 km) and usually takes 08h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 267.1 miles from San Antonio and 267.8 miles from Agua Dulce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 480.2 miles (772.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.48 one way or $144.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between San Antonio and Agua Dulce, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Clear near Agua Dulce.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Agua Dulce. Straight-line distance: 480.22 mi (772.84 km).
#1 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Agua Dulce
Situated in the Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas at an elevation of 4032 feet, this census-designated place lies on tableland east of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.6551100, -106.1388700 |
| Altitude | 1229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Agua Dulce (-106.13887, 31.65511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 861 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $72.48 | $144.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $82.07 | $164.14 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $89.17 | $178.34 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $109.05 | $218.10 |
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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