How far is San Antonio, TX from Falcon Lake Estates, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Falcon Lake Estates, TX is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
207.59 mi
03h 44m
Flight
182.28 mi
293.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.28 mi
Kilometers
293.35 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.59 mi
Kilometers
334.09 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falcon Lake Estates
Fri, Nov 6, 6:05 PM CST
Return by in San Antonio
Fri, Nov 6, 9:50 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-11-06T14:21
Arrive Falcon Lake Estates
Fri, Nov 6, 6:05 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 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
Encinal
TX

City in La Salle County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
104 mi
01h 52m
To Falcon Lake Estates
103.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
79°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Falcon Lake Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Falcon Lake Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navarro Street

    76 m · 12 sec · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · East Commerce Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Santa Rosa Street

    2853 ft · 1 min · South Santa Rosa Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Laredo Street

    151 m · 13 sec · South Laredo Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Guadalupe Street

    158 m · 17 sec · Guadalupe Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South, I 10 East

    1085 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Santa Ursula Avenue

    549 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ursula Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    2145 ft · 54 sec · Matamoros Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Chihuahua Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Chihuahua Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Meadow Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 83 South

    14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South

  17. 17

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    28.3 mi · 32 min · United States Highway 83

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · United States Highway 83

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Falcon Lake Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 70%
United States Highway 83
28.3 mi · 14%
US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 7%
South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 5%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 3%
North Meadow Avenue
2.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 26m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
182.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Encinal
01h 52m from San Antonio
Leave By
9:30 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Antonio and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Falcon Lake Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Falcon Lake Estates?

The road trip is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Encinal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from San Antonio and 103.6 miles from Falcon Lake Estates.

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

The direct path is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 9:30 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Antonio and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Falcon Lake Estates.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Falcon Lake Estates. Straight-line distance: 182.28 mi (293.35 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 Falcon Lake Estates

Falcon Lake Estates is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.8728200, -99.2553100
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Falcon Lake Estates (-99.25531, 26.87282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.73 L · about $26.25
Round trip
$52.50
14.66 gal · 55.46 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $26.25 $52.50
Mid-grade $4.09 $30.01 $60.02
Premium $4.47 $32.78 $65.56
Diesel $5.68 $41.65 $83.30

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Falcon Lake Estates. The current time is 14:21:12.

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.