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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Booker, TX is about 561 miles (902.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 499.9 miles (804.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
560.94 mi
10h 57m
Flight
499.88 mi
804.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
499.88 mi
Kilometers
804.48 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
560.94 mi
Kilometers
902.75 km
Drive Time
10h 57m

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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 10h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Booker
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Fri, Apr 24, 7:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-23T09:23
Arrive Booker
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:57 PM to 6:27 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Anson
TX

City in Jones County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
280.9 mi
05h 28m
To Booker
280 mi
05h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navarro Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

    2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Cypress Street

    604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    657 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    553 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · McDermott Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto US 83 North

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza

    589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza

  19. 19

    Continue on Commercial Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    37.7 mi · 56 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    198.4 mi · 4 hr 13 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southeast 2nd Avenue

    1729 ft · 49 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commercial Avenue
238 mi · 42%
McDermott Freeway
112 mi · 20%
US 83 North
79.2 mi · 14%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 7%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 5%
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Commercial Avenue

Keep slight right

198 mi · 04h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
499.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anson
05h 28m from San Antonio
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Booker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 561 miles (902.8 km) and usually takes 10h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 280.9 miles from San Antonio and 280 miles from Booker.

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

The direct path is about 499.9 miles (804.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.79 one way or $149.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Anson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Anson and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 2.1 mi away

United States Postal Service

Anson , TX
1002 11th St, Anson, TX 79501
Rating 3.4/5 5 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2 mi away

Anson City Hall

Anson , TX
1301 Commercial Ave, Anson, TX 79501
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Anson City Pool
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

Anson City Pool

Anson , TX
Ave G, Anson, TX 79501
Rating 4.2/5 41 reviews Outdoor swimming pool

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anson.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Booker. Straight-line distance: 499.88 mi (804.48 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
Booker

#2 Booker

Town of the United States

Population1,437
Coordinates36.4533600, -100.5373700
Altitude863
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Booker (-100.53737, 36.45336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 903 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.79 gal
74.93 L · about $74.79
Round trip
$149.57
39.58 gal · 149.86 L
Estimated CO2
175.9 kg one way
Round trip: 351.7 kg / 775 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $74.79 $149.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $84.15 $168.29
Premium $4.59 $90.86 $181.71
Diesel $3.99 $79.02 $158.04

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 Booker. The current time is 09:23:24.

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.