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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Liberty, TX is about 379 miles (609.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 338.2 miles (544.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
378.97 mi
07h 25m
Flight
338.14 mi
544.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
338.14 mi
Kilometers
544.18 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.97 mi
Kilometers
609.9 km
Drive Time
07h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:26 PM to 2:56 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
9:08 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
Northcrest
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From San Antonio
189.6 mi
03h 42m
To Liberty
189.4 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

    1323 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Waco Drive

    1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 31

    16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  22. 22

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 31

    18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East State Highway 31

    9.3 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 31

  26. 26

    Continue on Northeast 2nd Street

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Royall Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West Royall Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1180 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1465 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Highway 31 East

    21.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  33. 33

    Continue on West Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  35. 35

    Continue on Chandler Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on West Front Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Front Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beckham Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on East Gentry Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway

  39. 39

    Continue on US Highway 271

    5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271

  40. 40

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North

  41. 41

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    14.9 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto State Highway 155

    26.8 mi · 30 min · State Highway 155

  46. 46

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    1710 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road

  48. 48

    Continue on County Road 1617

    2.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 1617

  49. 49

    Continue on West Liberty Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · West Liberty Road

  50. 50

    Continue on County Road 1617

    1.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 1617

  51. 51

    Turn right

    77 m · 11 sec

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
52 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 41%
State Highway 31
35.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 155
26.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 31 East
21.1 mi · 6%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 4%
North Tyler Street
14.9 mi · 4%
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

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
07h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
338.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northcrest
03h 42m from San Antonio
Leave By
9:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 379 miles (609.9 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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?

Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.6 miles from San Antonio and 189.4 miles from Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 338.2 miles (544.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 $50.53 one way or $101.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Northcrest

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Northcrest and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northcrest.

BUS

Waco, TX

10 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

36 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

83 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 338.14 mi (544.18 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
Liberty

#2 Liberty

City in Texas, United States, part of the Houston metro area

Population9,506
Coordinates32.8845800, -94.4482500
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Liberty (-94.44825, 32.88458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 610 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.37 gal
50.62 L · about $50.53
Round trip
$101.05
26.74 gal · 101.24 L
Estimated CO2
118.8 kg one way
Round trip: 237.6 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.53 $101.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.85 $113.70
Premium $4.59 $61.38 $122.76
Diesel $3.99 $53.39 $106.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Liberty. The current time is 22:05:24.

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.