How far is San Antonio, TX from Kemp, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Kemp, TX is about 281 miles (452.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248 miles (399.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Kemp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Kemp.
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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 · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
1323 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn right onto East Waco Drive
1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on State Highway 31
16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31
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Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass
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Turn right onto East State Highway 31
9.3 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 31
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Continue on Northeast 2nd Street
8 mi · 9 min · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 274
7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 274
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Continue on South Tool Drive
5.8 mi · 9 min · South Tool Drive
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Continue on South Seven Points Boulevard
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Seven Points Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 274
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 274
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
35 m · 2 sec · East 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Kemp.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kemp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Kemp?
The road trip is about 281 miles (452.3 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from San Antonio and 140.4 miles from Kemp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248 miles (399.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.49 one way or $74.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kemp.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Kemp. Straight-line distance: 247.96 mi (399.06 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 Kemp
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,251 |
| Coordinates | 32.4426400, -96.2299800 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kemp (-96.22998, 32.44264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.18 | $84.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.54 | $91.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
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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