How far is San Antonio, TX from Knox City, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Knox City, TX is about 333.5 miles (536.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
333.51 mi
06h 12m
Flight
286.8 mi
461.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.8 mi
Kilometers
461.56 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.51 mi
Kilometers
536.73 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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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 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knox City
Mon, Jun 1, 6:24 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Tue, Jun 2, 12:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-06-01T12:12
Arrive Knox City
Mon, Jun 1, 6:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Eden
TX

City in Concho County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
167 mi
03h 06m
To Knox City
166.5 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
99°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Knox City.

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navarro Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

    2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Cypress Street

    604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    657 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    553 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · McDermott Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto US 83 North

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza

    589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza

  19. 19

    Continue on Commercial Avenue

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Commercial Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    538 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 6

    12.7 mi · 19 min · State Highway 6

  25. 25

    Continue on Grand Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Grand Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 6

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 6

  27. 27

    Continue on South Central Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
112 mi · 33%
US 83 North
79.2 mi · 24%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 13%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 9%
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 5%
Commercial Avenue
16.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right

98.7 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
286.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden
03h 06m from San Antonio
Leave By
11:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Sunny near Knox City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Knox City?

The road trip is about 333.5 miles (536.7 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from San Antonio and 166.5 miles from Knox City.

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

The direct path is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.48 one way or $88.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Antonio and Sunny near Knox City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Knox City. Straight-line distance: 286.8 mi (461.56 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
Knox City

#2 Knox City

City in Knox County, Texas, United States

Population1,120
Coordinates33.4181500, -99.8189800
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Knox City (-99.81898, 33.41815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.77 gal
44.55 L · about $44.48
Round trip
$88.96
23.54 gal · 89.1 L
Estimated CO2
104.6 kg one way
Round trip: 209.2 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.48 $88.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.05 $100.09
Premium $4.59 $54.04 $108.07
Diesel $3.99 $47.00 $94.00

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Knox City. The current time is 12:12:16.

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.