How far is San Antonio, TX from Inez, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Inez, TX is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Inez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Inez.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South, I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North: Houston, El Paso
903 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Victoria
3113 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 South: Roland Avenue, Victoria
1243 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Roland Avenue
2819 ft · 1 min · Roland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Rigsby Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Rigsby Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 87 East
48.7 mi · 56 min · US Highway 87 East
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Continue on West Fay
22.9 mi · 25 min · West Fay
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Esplanade Street
1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
23.8 mi · 27 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
2539 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
1467 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 Business
2858 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
839 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Houston Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Houston Highway
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Take the exit straight
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 444
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Garcitas Creek Road
875 ft · 26 sec · Garcitas Creek Road
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Turn right
879 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Church Street
833 ft · 37 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Inez.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US Highway 87 East
Continue on US Highway 87 East
48.7 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Inez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Inez?
The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Smiley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from San Antonio and 63.7 miles from Inez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Inez.
Stop Ideas Near Smiley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smiley.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Inez. Straight-line distance: 109 mi (175.42 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 Inez
Census designated place
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 28.9038800, -96.7880400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inez (-96.78804, 28.90388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.61 | $41.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
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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