How far is San Antonio, TX from Del Rio, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Del Rio, TX is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Uvalde County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Del Rio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Del Rio.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
155 m · 13 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Saint Mary's Street
3176 ft · 1 min · South Saint Mary's Street
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Turn right onto South Alamo Street
3206 ft · 1 min · South Alamo Street
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Turn left onto Probandt Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Probandt Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
3052 ft · 40 sec · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Continue on West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 West
37.7 mi · 43 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on East Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 90
37.4 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on East Military Highway
24.6 mi · 28 min · East Military Highway
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
5.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on East Gibbs Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Gibbs Street
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Turn left onto Spur 297
1103 ft · 22 sec · Spur 297
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Turn left onto East Garfield Street
115 m · 31 sec · East Garfield Street
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Turn left onto Spur 297
33 m · 2 sec · Spur 297
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spur 297
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Del Rio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 90 West
Continue on US Highway 90 West
37.7 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Del Rio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Del Rio?
The road trip is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Uvalde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from San Antonio and 77.3 miles from Del Rio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Del Rio.
Stop Ideas Near Uvalde
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 Uvalde.
Del Rio
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Del Rio. Straight-line distance: 144.72 mi (232.91 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 Del Rio
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 35,722 |
| Coordinates | 29.3627300, -100.8967600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Rio (-100.89676, 29.36273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.17 | $46.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
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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