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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Crowley, TX is about 257 miles (413.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228 miles (367 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
257.01 mi
04h 38m
Flight
228.04 mi
366.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.04 mi
Kilometers
366.99 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.01 mi
Kilometers
413.61 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crowley
Sat, Apr 25, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, Apr 25, 6:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-24T21:32
Arrive Crowley
Sat, Apr 25, 2:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 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
128.7 mi
02h 19m
To Crowley
128.3 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.7 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1187: McAllister Road, Rendon-Crowley Road

    2966 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    729 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Rendon Crowley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Rendon Crowley Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    2160 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    56 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 73%
I 35W
38.7 mi · 15%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 6%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.64 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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
228 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salado
02h 19m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Crowley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257 miles (413.6 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 128.7 miles from San Antonio and 128.3 miles from Crowley.

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

The direct path is about 228 miles (367 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.28 one way or $68.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Crowley. Straight-line distance: 228.04 mi (366.99 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
Crowley

#2 Crowley

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population17,593
Coordinates32.5790300, -97.3625200
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Crowley (-97.36252, 32.57903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.33 L · about $34.28
Round trip
$68.55
18.14 gal · 68.66 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.28 $68.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.57 $77.13
Premium $4.59 $41.64 $83.28
Diesel $3.99 $36.22 $72.43

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Crowley. The current time is 21:32:33.

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.