How far is San Antonio, TX from Fairchilds, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Fairchilds, TX is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Fairchilds.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Fairchilds.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East
874 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
116.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville
1005 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Frontage Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Frontage Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Meyer Street
11.9 mi · 14 min · Meyer Street
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Continue on 36th Division Memorial
10.5 mi · 16 min · 36th Division Memorial
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Turn right onto Patton Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Patton Road
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Continue on Hartledge Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartledge Road
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Continue on Gerken Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Gerken Road
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fairchilds-Long Point Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Fairchilds-Long Point Road
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Turn right onto Needville Fairchilds Road
5 m · 1 sec · Needville Fairchilds Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Needville Fairchilds Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Fairchilds.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
116 mi · 01h 56m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairchilds.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Fairchilds?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 90.6 miles from San Antonio and 90.8 miles from Fairchilds.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.19 one way or $48.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairchilds.
Stop Ideas Near Flatonia
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 Flatonia.
San Marcos Station
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Taylor
Prairie View, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Fairchilds. Straight-line distance: 163.28 mi (262.78 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 Fairchilds
Human settlement in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,359 |
| Coordinates | 29.4313500, -95.7802300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairchilds (-95.78023, 29.43135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.19 | $48.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.21 | $54.43 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.38 | $58.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.56 | $51.11 |
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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