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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Alamo, TX is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.2 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.53 mi
04h 17m
Flight
225.04 mi
362.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.04 mi
Kilometers
362.16 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.53 mi
Kilometers
383.87 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Sun, Apr 12, 5:40 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 12, 9:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-12T13:22
Arrive Alamo
Sun, Apr 12, 5:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 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
119.6 mi
02h 08m
To Alamo
118.9 mi
02h 08m

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
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2577 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 907: Alamo Road

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Expressway 83

    2219 ft · 48 sec · East Expressway 83

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Alamo Road

    2608 ft · 1 min · North Alamo Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    15 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Falfurrias Expressway
77 mi · 32%
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 32%
Lucian Adams Freeway
66.8 mi · 28%
US 281 South
15.2 mi · 6%
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.42 mi · 1%
North Alamo Road
0.49 mi
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
225.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alice
02h 08m from San Antonio
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.5 miles (383.9 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?

Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from San Antonio and 118.9 miles from Alamo.

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

The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 $31.82 one way or $63.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 225.04 mi (362.16 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
Alamo

#2 Alamo

Town in southern Texas, United States

Population20,556
Coordinates26.1836900, -98.1230600
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Alamo (-98.12306, 26.18369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.86 L · about $31.82
Round trip
$63.64
16.84 gal · 63.72 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.82 $63.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.80 $71.60
Premium $4.59 $38.66 $77.31
Diesel $3.99 $33.62 $67.24

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 Alamo. The current time is 13:22:59.

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.