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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Jacksboro, TX is about 278.9 miles (448.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.95 mi
05h 25m
Flight
262.91 mi
423.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.91 mi
Kilometers
423.11 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.95 mi
Kilometers
448.92 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:20 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Jacksboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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
Evant
TX

Town of the United States

From San Antonio
139.8 mi
02h 42m
To Jacksboro
139.1 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on McAllister Freeway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    100.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

    42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on South Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  19. 19

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Morgan Mill Road

    39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Oak Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281

  23. 23

    Continue on South Benson Street

    14.8 mi · 18 min · South Benson Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Belknap Street

    35 m · 9 sec · East Belknap Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp sharp left

    35 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 281 HOV Lane
103 mi · 37%
North US Highway 281
95 mi · 34%
Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 14%
McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 5%
South Benson Street
14.8 mi · 5%
South Oak Avenue
2.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 281 HOV Lane

Merge slight right

101 mi · 01h 59m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
262.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evant
02h 42m from San Antonio
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.9 miles (448.9 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Evant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.8 miles from San Antonio and 139.1 miles from Jacksboro.

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

The direct path is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.19 one way or $74.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Evant

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

52 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

56 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

71 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Jacksboro. Straight-line distance: 262.91 mi (423.11 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
Jacksboro

#2 Jacksboro

City in Texas, USA

Population4,447
Coordinates33.2184500, -98.1586600
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Jacksboro (-98.15866, 33.21845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.26 L · about $37.19
Round trip
$74.37
19.68 gal · 74.52 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.19 $74.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.84 $83.68
Premium $4.59 $45.18 $90.35
Diesel $3.99 $39.29 $78.58

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Jacksboro. The current time is 04:55:20.

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.