How far is San Antonio, TX from Fulton, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Fulton, TX is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Fulton.
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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 · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
108.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 188, Sinton, Rockport
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
565 ft · 13 sec · Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
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Turn left
40.5 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto FM 1069 North
5 mi · 6 min · FM 1069 North
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Continue on West Market Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Market Street
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Take the ramp left
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
630 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Turn straight onto FM 3036
1.3 mi · 2 min · FM 3036
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Turn right onto State Highway 35 North
8 m · 1 sec · State Highway 35 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 35 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Fulton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lucian Adams Freeway
Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
108 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Fulton?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from San Antonio and 80.8 miles from Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.58 one way or $43.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Fulton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 128.87 mi (207.4 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 Fulton
Town in Aransas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 28.0614000, -97.0411000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton (-97.0411, 28.0614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.58 | $43.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.21 | $52.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.80 | $45.60 |
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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