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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Beaumont, TX is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.9 mi
05h 05m
Flight
267.36 mi
430.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.36 mi
Kilometers
430.27 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.9 mi
Kilometers
450.45 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaumont
Thu, May 14, 9:25 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, May 14, 2:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-14T04:20
Arrive Beaumont
Thu, May 14, 9:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 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
Sealy
TX

City in Texas, United States

From San Antonio
139.7 mi
02h 32m
To Beaumont
140.2 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Houston Street

    1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East

    874 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Liberty

    728 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road

    1014 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 10 South Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Old Spanish Trail

    79 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto College Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · College Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Orleans Street

    69 m · 4 sec · Orleans Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Wall Street

    153 m · 8 sec · Wall Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Pearl Street

    2132 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Pearl Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Calder Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · Calder Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Calder Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
151 mi · 54%
East Freeway
81.8 mi · 29%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 8%
Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 4%
East Commerce Street
3.46 mi · 1%
Katy Tollway
3.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

151 mi · 02h 34m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
267.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sealy
02h 32m from San Antonio
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Sunny near Beaumont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Sealy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from San Antonio and 140.2 miles from Beaumont.

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

The direct path is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.34 one way or $74.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Sunny near Beaumont.

Stop Ideas Near Sealy

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

36 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

76 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

76 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

101 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Beaumont. Straight-line distance: 267.36 mi (430.27 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
Beaumont

#2 Beaumont

The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.

Population115,473
Coordinates30.0860500, -94.1018500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Beaumont (-94.10185, 30.08605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.39 L · about $37.34
Round trip
$74.67
19.76 gal · 74.78 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.34 $74.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.01 $84.02
Premium $4.59 $45.36 $90.72
Diesel $3.99 $39.45 $78.90

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Beaumont. The current time is 04:20:30.

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.