How far is San Antonio, TX from Ballinger, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Ballinger, TX is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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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 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Ballinger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Ballinger.
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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
98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
1665 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue
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Continue on Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Ballinger.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
98.7 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Sunny near Ballinger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Ballinger?
The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from San Antonio and 101.2 miles from Ballinger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.02 one way or $54.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Sunny near Ballinger.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Ballinger. Straight-line distance: 181.76 mi (292.52 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 Ballinger
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,689 |
| Coordinates | 31.7382100, -99.9473100 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballinger (-99.94731, 31.73821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $27.02 | $54.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.40 | $60.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.83 | $65.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.55 | $57.10 |
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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