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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Josephine, TX is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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
310.9 mi
05h 40m
Flight
282.52 mi
454.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.52 mi
Kilometers
454.68 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.9 mi
Kilometers
500.34 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Josephine
Tue, May 5, 7:52 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 1:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-05T02:11
Arrive Josephine
Tue, May 5, 7:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 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
Troy
TX

City in Bell County, Texas

From San Antonio
155.7 mi
02h 50m
To Josephine
155.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin

    2907 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 548: Royse City

    1309 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 30

    1306 ft · 22 sec · West Interstate 30

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    2327 ft · 50 sec · South Elm Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East State Highway 66

    1 km · 1 min · East State Highway 66

  29. 29

    Turn left onto FM 1777

    6.1 mi · 11 min · FM 1777

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1777

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 61%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 18%
East R L Thornton Freeway
30.9 mi · 10%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 5%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
FM 1777
6.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
282.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
02h 50m from San Antonio
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Josephine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from San Antonio and 155.2 miles from Josephine.

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

The direct path is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.46 one way or $82.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Temple

13 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

42 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Waco, TX

42 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Josephine. Straight-line distance: 282.52 mi (454.68 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
Josephine

#2 Josephine

City in Collin County, Texas

Population2,545
Coordinates33.0612300, -96.3072000
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Josephine (-96.3072, 33.06123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.97 gal
41.53 L · about $41.46
Round trip
$82.91
21.94 gal · 83.06 L
Estimated CO2
97.5 kg one way
Round trip: 195 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.46 $82.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.64 $93.29
Premium $4.59 $50.36 $100.73
Diesel $3.99 $43.80 $87.61

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Josephine. The current time is 02:11:44.

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.