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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Combes, TX is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
246.6 mi
04h 21m
Flight
224.25 mi
360.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.25 mi
Kilometers
360.9 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.6 mi
Kilometers
396.86 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Combes
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Combes
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
Odem
TX

City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
123.6 mi
02h 10m
To Combes
123 mi
02h 10m

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
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 41 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    25.5 mi · 27 min · U.S. Highway 77

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 107, FM 508: Santa Rosa, Rio Hondo

    874 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    1198 ft · 31 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Templeton Avenue

    1939 ft · 33 sec · Templeton Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Templeton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucian Adams Freeway
125 mi · 51%
U.S. Highway 77
86.8 mi · 35%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 13%
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.42 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.41 mi
Templeton Avenue
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Lucian Adams Freeway

Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

125 mi · 02h 07m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
224.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odem
02h 10m from San Antonio
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Combes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Odem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.6 miles from San Antonio and 123 miles from Combes.

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

The direct path is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.88 one way or $65.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Combes. Straight-line distance: 224.25 mi (360.9 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
Combes

#2 Combes

Town of the United States

Population3,037
Coordinates26.2486900, -97.7338800
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Combes (-97.73388, 26.24869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.94 L · about $32.88
Round trip
$65.75
17.4 gal · 65.88 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.88 $65.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.99 $73.98
Premium $4.59 $39.94 $79.88
Diesel $3.99 $34.74 $69.48

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 Combes. The current time is 02:59:19.

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.