How far is San Antonio, TX from Florence, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Florence, TX is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Florence.
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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
66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
29.4 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
874 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto State Highway 195
13.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 195
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 487: Jarrell, Florence
1815 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2839 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Florence.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Florence?
The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Buda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from San Antonio and 62.3 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Buda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Florence. Straight-line distance: 106.48 mi (171.36 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 Florence
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,304 |
| Coordinates | 30.8413000, -97.7936300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florence (-97.79363, 30.8413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
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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