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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Cypress, TX is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.24 mi
03h 19m
Flight
172.01 mi
276.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.01 mi
Kilometers
276.82 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.24 mi
Kilometers
298.11 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cypress
Mon, Nov 9, 8:57 PM CST
Return by in San Antonio
Tue, Nov 10, 12:17 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-11-09T17:37
Arrive Cypress
Mon, Nov 9, 8:57 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:00 PM CST
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
Flatonia
TX

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
92.5 mi
01h 39m
To Cypress
92.8 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 10:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
67°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Houston Street

    1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East

    874 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North

    854 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North

    8.8 mi · 10 min · West Grand Parkway North

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Tuckerton Road

    1526 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tuckerton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Tuckerton Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fry Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Fry Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hempstead Highway

    1338 ft · 23 sec · Hempstead Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Spring Cypress Road

    58 m · 14 sec · Spring Cypress Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    20 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
140 mi · 75%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 12%
West Grand Parkway North
8.81 mi · 5%
Fry Road
3.96 mi · 2%
East Commerce Street
3.46 mi · 2%
Tuckerton Road
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
172 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatonia
01h 39m from San Antonio
Leave By
10:20 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving San Antonio and Chance Rain Showers near Cypress.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from San Antonio and 92.8 miles from Cypress.

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

The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around San Antonio and Chance Rain Showers near Cypress.

Stop Ideas Near Flatonia

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

83 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

116 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Cypress. Straight-line distance: 172.01 mi (276.82 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
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#2 Cypress

Cypress is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9691100, -95.6971700
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Cypress (-95.69717, 29.96911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.74 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.64
13.08 gal · 49.48 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $22.82 $45.64
Mid-grade $4.00 $26.14 $52.28
Premium $4.38 $28.61 $57.23
Diesel $5.60 $36.65 $73.30

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Cypress. The current time is 17:37:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.