How far is San Antonio, TX from Ganado, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Ganado, TX is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.8 mi
02h 54m
Flight
122.29 mi
196.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.29 mi
Kilometers
196.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.8 mi
Kilometers
236.25 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ganado
Sat, May 2, 9:01 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, May 2, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-02T06:07
Arrive Ganado
Sat, May 2, 9:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cuero
TX

City in Texas, United States

From San Antonio
73.4 mi
01h 27m
To Ganado
73.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Ganado.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Ganado.

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South, I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North: Houston, El Paso

    903 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Victoria

    3113 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 South: Roland Avenue, Victoria

    1243 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roland Avenue

    2819 ft · 1 min · Roland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Rigsby Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Rigsby Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 87 East

    48.7 mi · 56 min · US Highway 87 East

  14. 14

    Continue on West Fay

    22.9 mi · 25 min · West Fay

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Esplanade Street

    1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    23.8 mi · 27 min · East Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    2539 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 Business

    2858 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    839 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Houston Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Houston Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 27 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    928 ft · 19 sec · South 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Ganado.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 East
48.7 mi · 33%
Houston Highway
28.4 mi · 19%
East Broadway Street
23.8 mi · 16%
West Fay
22.9 mi · 16%
Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
5.73 mi · 4%
Rigsby Avenue
4.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 East

Continue on US Highway 87 East

48.7 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuero
01h 27m from San Antonio
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ganado.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Ganado?

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Cuero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from San Antonio and 73.4 miles from Ganado.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.58 one way or $39.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ganado.

Stop Ideas Near Cuero

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cuero, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cuero.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

107 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Ganado. Straight-line distance: 122.29 mi (196.81 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
Ganado

#2 Ganado

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population2,085
Coordinates29.0405400, -96.5135800
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Ganado (-96.51358, 29.04054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.61 L · about $19.58
Round trip
$39.15
10.36 gal · 39.22 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.58 $39.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.05
Premium $4.59 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $3.99 $20.68 $41.37

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Ganado. The current time is 06:07:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.