How far is San Antonio, TX from Anderson Mill, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Anderson Mill, TX is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.44 mi
01h 53m
Flight
82.27 mi
132.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.27 mi
Kilometers
132.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.44 mi
Kilometers
155.21 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-19T00:14
Arrive Anderson Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
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
San Marcos
TX

The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.

From San Antonio
48.3 mi
00h 56m
To Anderson Mill
48.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Anderson Mill.

  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 · 46 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    111 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Commerce Street

    66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin

    2907 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    4 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: Lake Creek Parkway, Pecan Park Boulevard

    696 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Research Boulevard

    1942 ft · 41 sec · Research Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lake Creek Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lake Creek Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Millwright Parkway

    939 ft · 28 sec · Millwright Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Salt Mill Hollow

    615 ft · 19 sec · Salt Mill Hollow

  22. 22

    Turn right

    60 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    59 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
63.7 mi · 66%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 16%
US 183 North
11.1 mi · 12%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 2%
Lake Creek Parkway
0.79 mi · 1%
William J Bordelon Freeway
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

47.8 mi · 00h 52m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Marcos
00h 56m from San Antonio
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Anderson Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Anderson Mill?

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

San Marcos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from San Antonio and 48.2 miles from Anderson Mill.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.85 one way or $25.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Anderson Mill.

Stop Ideas Near San Marcos

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

1 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

46 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

73 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

92 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Anderson Mill. Straight-line distance: 82.27 mi (132.4 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
Anderson Mill

#2 Anderson Mill

Census designated place

Population8,744
Coordinates30.4549200, -97.8058400
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Anderson Mill (-97.80584, 30.45492)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.88 L · about $12.85
Round trip
$25.70
6.8 gal · 25.76 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.85 $25.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.46 $28.91
Premium $4.59 $15.61 $31.22
Diesel $3.99 $13.58 $27.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Anderson Mill. The current time is 00:14:53.

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.