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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Goliad, TX is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.36 mi
01h 54m
Flight
84.76 mi
136.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.76 mi
Kilometers
136.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.36 mi
Kilometers
147.03 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goliad
Sat, May 30, 2:07 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 4:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-30T12:13
Arrive Goliad
Sat, May 30, 2:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Falls City
TX

City of Texas, USA

From San Antonio
45.7 mi
00h 57m
To Goliad
45.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 181 South: Floresville

    48.3 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 5th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1707 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East State Highway 72

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 72

  12. 12

    Turn right

    28.1 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 181 South
48.3 mi · 53%
Lucian Adams Freeway
7.37 mi · 8%
East State Highway 72
1.91 mi · 2%
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.42 mi · 2%
North 5th Street
0.82 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

US 181 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 181 South: Floresville

48.3 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falls City
00h 57m from San Antonio
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Goliad.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Falls City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from San Antonio and 45.7 miles from Goliad.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.17 one way or $24.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Goliad.

Stop Ideas Near Falls City

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

66 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

100 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Goliad. Straight-line distance: 84.76 mi (136.41 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
Goliad

#2 Goliad

City in Texas, USA

Population1,985
Coordinates28.6683300, -97.3883300
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Goliad (-97.38833, 28.66833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.2 L · about $12.17
Round trip
$24.34
6.44 gal · 24.4 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.17 $24.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.69 $27.38
Premium $4.59 $14.78 $29.57
Diesel $3.99 $12.86 $25.71

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Goliad. The current time is 12:13:06.

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.