How far is San Antonio, TX from Briarcliff, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Briarcliff, TX is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Blanco County, 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 Briarcliff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Briarcliff.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
60.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 East: Austin
2492 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Pace Bend Road South
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pace Bend Road South
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Turn right onto Briarcliff Drive
2684 ft · 2 min · Briarcliff Drive
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Continue on Briarcliff Drive
72 m · 11 sec · Briarcliff Drive
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Continue on Briarcliff Drive
1363 ft · 1 min · Briarcliff Drive
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Continue on Oban Drive
142 m · 22 sec · Oban Drive
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Turn right onto Kyle Drive
1160 ft · 51 sec · Kyle Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kyle Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Briarcliff.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 281 HOV Lane
Merge slight right
60.5 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Briarcliff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Briarcliff?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Blanco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from San Antonio and 50 miles from Briarcliff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.34 one way or $26.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Briarcliff.
Stop Ideas Near Blanco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blanco.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Briarcliff. Straight-line distance: 73.07 mi (117.6 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 Briarcliff
Village in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,887 |
| Coordinates | 30.4074200, -98.0444600 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Briarcliff (-98.04446, 30.40742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $13.34 | $26.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.10 | $28.19 |
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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