How far is San Antonio, TX from Indian Hills, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Indian Hills, TX is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Indian Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Indian Hills.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
66.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Keep slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2128: Chapin Road, Schunior Road, Richardson Road
1502 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Expressway 281
1.1 km · 1 min · North Expressway 281
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Turn left onto East Schunior Street
116 m · 9 sec · East Schunior Street
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Continue on East Richardson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Richardson Road
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Continue on East Richardson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Richardson Street
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Continue on East Schunior Street
2604 ft · 42 sec · East Schunior Street
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Continue on Richardson Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Richardson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
10.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Mile 1 West Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Mile 1 West Road
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Mile 11 North Road
1992 ft · 55 sec · Mile 11 North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mile 11 North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Indian Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lucian Adams Freeway
Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
66.8 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving San Antonio and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indian Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Indian Hills?
The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from San Antonio and 123.2 miles from Indian Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.23 one way or $62.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Antonio and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indian Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Indian Hills. Straight-line distance: 224.66 mi (361.56 km).
#1 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indian Hills
Indian Hills is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.2128500, -97.9163900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Hills (-97.91639, 26.21285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.58 | $31.23 | $62.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $35.70 | $71.40 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $39.00 | $77.99 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $49.55 | $99.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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