How far is San Antonio, TX from Arcola, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Arcola, TX is about 201.3 miles (324 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Fayette County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Arcola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Arcola.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East
874 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
14.1 mi · 17 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate, FM 1464: Sandhill Drive
3048 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East US Highway 90A
2.3 mi · 4 min · East US Highway 90A
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Turn right onto State Highway 6 South Frontage Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 6 South Frontage Road
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1997 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
33 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto FM 521
1920 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Farm to Market 521
1.3 km · 1 min · Farm to Market 521
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Arcola.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
140 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arcola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Arcola?
The road trip is about 201.3 miles (324 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from San Antonio and 100.8 miles from Arcola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.83 one way or $53.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arcola.
Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg
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 Schulenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Arcola. Straight-line distance: 182.22 mi (293.25 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 Arcola
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,775 |
| Coordinates | 29.4960700, -95.4657800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arcola (-95.46578, 29.49607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $3.78 | $26.83 | $53.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.19 | $60.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.60 | $65.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
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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