How far is San Antonio, TX from Cleveland, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Cleveland, TX is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Colorado 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 Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Cleveland.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East
874 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North
51.5 mi · 56 min · West Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Cleveland
2628 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
11 mi · 12 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 105 Business: Cleveland, Conroe
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Majnik Avenue
531 ft · 9 sec · Majnik Avenue
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Turn right onto West Southline Street
1689 ft · 39 sec · West Southline Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue
2872 ft · 52 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
1537 ft · 30 sec · East Houston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Houston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
140 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from San Antonio and 119.9 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.93 one way or $63.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 213.77 mi (344.03 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 Cleveland
City in Liberty County, Texas
| Population | 7,858 |
| Coordinates | 30.3413200, -95.0854900 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland (-95.08549, 30.34132)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.93 | $63.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.93 | $71.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.79 | $77.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
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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