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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Hemphill, TX is about 362.5 miles (583.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
362.53 mi
06h 33m
Flight
306.96 mi
494 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.96 mi
Kilometers
494 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.53 mi
Kilometers
583.44 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hemphill
Tue, May 26, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Tue, May 26, 9:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-26T08:39
Arrive Hemphill
Tue, May 26, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:33 PM to 2:03 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Waller
TX

City in Texas, USA

From San Antonio
181.2 mi
03h 16m
To Hemphill
181.4 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North

    854 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North

    51.5 mi · 56 min · West Grand Parkway North

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Cleveland

    2628 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    11 mi · 12 min · Eastex Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    30.8 mi · 32 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    2255 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Pan American Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pan American Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    3140 ft · 59 sec · South Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    24.8 mi · 28 min · East Church Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 190 West

    34.7 mi · 39 min · US Highway 190 West

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto North Wheeler Street

    21.3 mi · 23 min · North Wheeler Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Farm-to-Market Road 83

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 83

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mann Street

    582 ft · 15 sec · Mann Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Felts

    97 m · 14 sec · Felts

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Felts

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
140 mi · 39%
West Grand Parkway North
51.5 mi · 14%
Eastex Freeway
42.9 mi · 12%
US Highway 190 West
34.7 mi · 10%
East Church Street
24.8 mi · 7%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

140 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
307 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waller
03h 16m from San Antonio
Leave By
10:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hemphill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 362.5 miles (583.4 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.2 miles from San Antonio and 181.4 miles from Hemphill.

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

The direct path is about 307 miles (494 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.33 one way or $96.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hemphill.

Stop Ideas Near Waller

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waller and the surrounding midpoint area.
Katy Visitors Center
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

Katy Visitors Center

Katy , TX
5718 2nd St, Katy, TX 77493
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Local government office,Visitor center
Katy City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Katy City Hall

Katy , TX
901 Avenue C, Katy, TX 77493
Rating 3.5/5 14 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

7 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

63 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

64 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

81 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Hemphill. Straight-line distance: 306.96 mi (494 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
Hemphill

#2 Hemphill

City in Sabine County, Texas, United States

Population1,211
Coordinates31.3407400, -93.8468500
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Hemphill (-93.84685, 31.34074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 583 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.79 gal
48.43 L · about $48.33
Round trip
$96.67
25.58 gal · 96.86 L
Estimated CO2
113.7 kg one way
Round trip: 227.3 kg / 501 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.33 $96.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.38 $108.77
Premium $4.59 $58.72 $117.44
Diesel $3.99 $51.07 $102.14

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Hemphill. The current time is 08:39:20.

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.