How far is San Antonio, TX from Bolivar Peninsula, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Bolivar Peninsula, TX is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.5 miles (379 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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
266.13 mi
05h 10m
Flight
235.49 mi
378.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.49 mi
Kilometers
378.98 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.13 mi
Kilometers
428.29 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolivar Peninsula
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-22T21:53
Arrive Bolivar Peninsula
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
6:40 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
Eagle Lake
TX

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From San Antonio
132.9 mi
02h 35m
To Bolivar Peninsula
133.2 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Bolivar Peninsula.

  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

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 45 South: Galveston

    819 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    48.6 mi · 57 min · Gulf Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Broadway - Avenue J

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Broadway - Avenue J

  20. 20

    Continue on Seawall Boulevard

    1853 ft · 36 sec · Seawall Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ferry Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    866 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Galveston-Bolivar Ferry

    2.9 mi · 18 min · Galveston-Bolivar Ferry

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Dunes

    92 m · 17 sec · Dunes

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Beach Comber

    63 m · 9 sec · Beach Comber

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beach Comber

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
151 mi · 57%
Gulf Freeway
48.6 mi · 18%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 8%
Galveston-Bolivar Ferry
17.7 mi · 7%
Katy Freeway
10.3 mi · 4%
Broadway - Avenue J
3.93 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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
235.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle Lake
02h 35m from San Antonio
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar Peninsula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Bolivar Peninsula?

The road trip is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Eagle Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.9 miles from San Antonio and 133.2 miles from Bolivar Peninsula.

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

The direct path is about 235.5 miles (379 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.48 one way or $70.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar Peninsula.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle Lake

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Houston

95 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

95 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Bolivar Peninsula. Straight-line distance: 235.49 mi (378.98 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
Bolivar Peninsula

#2 Bolivar Peninsula

Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas

Population2,417
Coordinates29.4782900, -94.5799100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Bolivar Peninsula (-94.57991, 29.47829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.55 L · about $35.48
Round trip
$70.97
18.78 gal · 71.1 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.48 $70.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.93 $79.85
Premium $4.59 $43.11 $86.22
Diesel $3.99 $37.49 $74.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Bolivar Peninsula. The current time is 21:53:27.

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.