How far is San Antonio, TX from Cedar Hill, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Cedar Hill, TX is about 262.8 miles (423 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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
262.83 mi
04h 45m
Flight
236.83 mi
381.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.83 mi
Kilometers
381.14 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.83 mi
Kilometers
422.99 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Hill
Wed, May 13, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Wed, May 13, 5:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-12T19:41
Arrive Cedar Hill
Wed, May 13, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 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
Salado
TX

Village in the United States

From San Antonio
131.6 mi
02h 22m
To Cedar Hill
131.2 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 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 Cedar Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Cedar Hill.

  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

    66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin

    2907 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    24.5 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1706, FM 3136, I 35W: Alvarado

    807 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Parkway Drive

    2057 ft · 53 sec · South Parkway Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Sparks Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Sparks Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East College Street

    552 ft · 11 sec · East College Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Baugh Street

    734 ft · 15 sec · North Baugh Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Baugh Street

    2590 ft · 54 sec · North Baugh Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East US Highway 67

    20.3 mi · 23 min · East US Highway 67

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Tidwell Street

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Highway 67

    102 m · 10 sec · South Highway 67

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Tidwell Street

    1107 ft · 29 sec · Tidwell Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Houston Street

    3069 ft · 1 min · Houston Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Cedar Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 72%
I 35W
24.5 mi · 9%
East US Highway 67
20.3 mi · 8%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 6%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
236.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salado
02h 22m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Sunny near Cedar Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Cedar Hill?

The road trip is about 262.8 miles (423 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from San Antonio and 131.2 miles from Cedar Hill.

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

The direct path is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Salado

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

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

RAIL

Temple

25 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

27 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Taylor

44 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Cedar Hill. Straight-line distance: 236.83 mi (381.14 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
Cedar Hill

#2 Cedar Hill

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population47,820
Coordinates32.5884700, -96.9561200
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Cedar Hill (-96.95612, 32.58847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.11 L · about $35.07
Round trip
$70.14
18.56 gal · 70.22 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.07 $70.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.46 $78.92
Premium $4.59 $42.60 $85.21
Diesel $3.99 $37.06 $74.11

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Cedar Hill. The current time is 19:41:28.

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.