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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Groveton, TX is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
266.12 mi
05h 09m
Flight
230.44 mi
370.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.44 mi
Kilometers
370.85 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.12 mi
Kilometers
428.28 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveton
Thu, May 7, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, May 7, 8:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-06T21:45
Arrive Groveton
Thu, May 7, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lexington
TX

Town in Lee County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
133 mi
02h 34m
To Groveton
133.1 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West William J Bryan Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Boonville Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    48.4 mi · 57 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Take the ramp left

    1177 ft · 32 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 19

    18.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 19

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Caroline Street

    16.4 mi · 24 min · East Caroline Street

  35. 35

    Turn straight

    722 ft · 27 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    114 m · 14 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21 East
70.7 mi · 27%
Farm-to-Market Road 158
49.4 mi · 19%
Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 13%
Camino Real
23.3 mi · 9%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 8%
State Highway 19
18.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 21 East

Continue on State Highway 21 East

65.2 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
230.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
02h 34m from San Antonio
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Groveton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from San Antonio and 133.1 miles from Groveton.

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

The direct path is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.48 one way or $70.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

41 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

67 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Austin

73 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

82 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 230.44 mi (370.85 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
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#2 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population1,030
Coordinates31.0549100, -95.1257700
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Groveton (-95.12577, 31.05491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.55 L · about $35.48
Round trip
$70.97
18.78 gal · 71.1 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.48 $70.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.93 $79.85
Premium $4.59 $43.11 $86.22
Diesel $3.99 $37.49 $74.99

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Groveton. The current time is 21:45:08.

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.