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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Giddings, TX is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.79 mi
02h 19m
Flight
107.07 mi
172.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.07 mi
Kilometers
172.31 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.79 mi
Kilometers
202.44 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Giddings
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-22T21:41
Arrive Giddings
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Lockhart
TX

City in Texas, USA

From San Antonio
62.9 mi
01h 09m
To Giddings
62.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 46 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    111 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Houston Street

    1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East

    874 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    34 mi · 30 min · Pickle Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws Road

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    2939 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto TX 21

    1465 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Camino Real

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Camino Real

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto College Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · College Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 21 East

    11.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 21 East

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1830 ft · 51 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 290

    12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 290

  27. 27

    Continue on West Austin Street

    3255 ft · 1 min · West Austin Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Austin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 27%
Camino Real
23.3 mi · 19%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 18%
US Highway 290
12.1 mi · 10%
State Highway 21 East
11.9 mi · 9%
I 10 East
11 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Continue on Pickle Parkway

34 mi · 00h 30m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
01h 09m from San Antonio
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Giddings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from San Antonio and 62.9 miles from Giddings.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 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 Giddings.

Stop Ideas Near Lockhart

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lockhart, 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 Lockhart.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

26 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

44 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

80 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

94 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Giddings. Straight-line distance: 107.07 mi (172.31 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
Giddings

#2 Giddings

City in Texas

Population5,148
Coordinates30.1827200, -96.9363700
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Giddings (-96.93637, 30.18272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.8 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.88 gal · 33.6 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.88 $37.76
Premium $4.59 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $3.99 $17.73 $35.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Giddings. The current time is 21:41:16.

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.