How far is San Antonio, TX from Elm Creek, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Elm Creek, TX is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Elm Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Elm Creek.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Navarro Street
76 m · 12 sec · Navarro Street
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Turn left onto East Commerce Street
2662 ft · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto South Santa Rosa Street
2853 ft · 1 min · South Santa Rosa Street
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Continue on South Laredo Street
151 m · 13 sec · South Laredo Street
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Turn right onto Guadalupe Street
158 m · 17 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South, I 10 East
1085 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass
962 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 North
610 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn right onto US Highway 57
94.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · US Highway 57
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Veterans Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · North Veterans Boulevard
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Turn right onto Del Río Boulevard
2 mi · 2 min · Del Río Boulevard
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Turn right onto Deer Run Lane
2108 ft · 2 min · Deer Run Lane
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Continue on Deer Run Boulevard
1165 ft · 57 sec · Deer Run Boulevard
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Turn left onto Short Street
60 m · 9 sec · Short Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Short Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Elm Creek.
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 57
Turn right onto US Highway 57
94.6 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Elm Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Elm Creek?
The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pearsall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from San Antonio and 72.9 miles from Elm Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Elm Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Pearsall
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 Pearsall.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Elm Creek. Straight-line distance: 128.71 mi (207.14 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 Elm Creek
City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,469 |
| Coordinates | 28.7744200, -100.4917400 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Creek (-100.49174, 28.77442)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.42 | $38.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.86 | $43.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.52 | $41.05 |
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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