How far is San Antonio, TX from Fort Stockton, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281 miles (452.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Fort Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Fort Stockton.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue
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Turn left onto West Cypress Street
604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street
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Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
657 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
553 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · McDermott Freeway
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Keep slight right
293.4 mi · 4 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
2143 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto East US Highway 290
1.3 km · 57 sec · East US Highway 290
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Continue on East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Main Street
75 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
17 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Fort Stockton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
McDermott Freeway
Keep slight right
293 mi · 04h 40m
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 Sunny near Fort Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Fort Stockton?
The road trip is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from San Antonio and 156 miles from Fort Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281 miles (452.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.61 one way or $83.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Antonio and Sunny near Fort Stockton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Fort Stockton. Straight-line distance: 280.97 mi (452.18 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 Fort Stockton
City in Texas
| Population | 8,373 |
| Coordinates | 30.8940400, -102.8793200 |
| Altitude | 906 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Stockton (-102.87932, 30.89404)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $41.61 | $83.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.81 | $93.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.55 | $101.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.96 | $87.93 |
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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