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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Daisetta, TX is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
249.37 mi
04h 34m
Flight
235.79 mi
379.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.79 mi
Kilometers
379.47 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.37 mi
Kilometers
401.32 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daisetta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-23T07:58
Arrive Daisetta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Columbus
TX

City in Colorado County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
124.5 mi
02h 17m
To Daisetta
124.8 mi
02h 17m

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
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosby Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Crosby Freeway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward US 90

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Crosby Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Crosby Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Crosby Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Beaumont Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Beaumont Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 90

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 90 West

    16 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 90 West

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 90

    3.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 90

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 770

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Farm-to-Market Road 770

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    1369 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Pine

    535 ft · 29 sec · East Pine

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Texas

    30 m · 4 sec · Texas

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Texas

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
151 mi · 61%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 9%
Crosby Freeway
17.5 mi · 7%
United States Highway 90 West
16 mi · 6%
Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 4%
East Freeway
5.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

151 mi · 02h 34m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
235.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
02h 17m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Daisetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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 124.5 miles from San Antonio and 124.8 miles from Daisetta.

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

The direct path is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.26 one way or $66.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Daisetta.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

67 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

109 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Houston

113 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

113 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Daisetta. Straight-line distance: 235.79 mi (379.47 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
Daisetta

#2 Daisetta

City in Liberty County, Texas, United States

Population1,175
Coordinates30.1132700, -94.6429800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Daisetta (-94.64298, 30.11327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.31 L · about $33.26
Round trip
$66.51
17.6 gal · 66.62 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.26 $66.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.42 $74.84
Premium $4.59 $40.40 $80.80
Diesel $3.99 $35.14 $70.28

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 Daisetta. The current time is 07:58:07.

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.