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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Brady, TX is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.44 mi
02h 41m
Flight
128.44 mi
206.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.44 mi
Kilometers
206.7 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.44 mi
Kilometers
226.01 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brady
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-23T03:00
Arrive Brady
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Fredericksburg
TX

City in Texas, United States

From San Antonio
70.3 mi
01h 20m
To Brady
70.1 mi
01h 20m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.7 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo

    1302 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto US Highway 87

    20.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87

  14. 14

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward North US Highway 87

    538 ft · 10 sec · North US Highway 87

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 87

    39.7 mi · 44 min · North US Highway 87

  18. 18

    Continue on San Antonio Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Antonio Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fort McKavitt Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Fort McKavitt Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377

    14.6 mi · 17 min · United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Church Street

    66 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    84 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 87
53 mi · 38%
McDermott Freeway
44.6 mi · 32%
US Highway 87
20.1 mi · 14%
United States Highway 87
7.28 mi · 5%
United States Highway 377
7.28 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 87

Merge slight left onto North US Highway 87

39.7 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
128.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 20m from San Antonio
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Brady.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from San Antonio and 70.1 miles from Brady.

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

The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

100 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

102 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

107 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Brady. Straight-line distance: 128.44 mi (206.7 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
Brady

#2 Brady

City in Texas

Population5,178
Coordinates31.1351700, -99.3350600
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Brady (-99.33506, 31.13517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.76 L · about $18.74
Round trip
$37.49
9.92 gal · 37.52 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.74 $37.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.09 $42.18
Premium $4.59 $22.77 $45.54
Diesel $3.99 $19.81 $39.61

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 Brady. The current time is 03:00:21.

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.