How far is San Antonio, TX from Los Fresnos, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Los Fresnos, TX is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.8 miles (386 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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
268.49 mi
04h 47m
Flight
239.83 mi
385.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.83 mi
Kilometers
385.97 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.49 mi
Kilometers
432.1 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Fresnos
Fri, May 29, 7:26 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 12:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-29T14:39
Arrive Los Fresnos
Fri, May 29, 7:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 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
Robstown
TX

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
134.5 mi
02h 23m
To Los Fresnos
134 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Los Fresnos.

  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 · 41 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    41.3 mi · 44 min · U.S. Highway 77

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 100, FM 1421: South Padre Island

    1645 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 100

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100

  13. 13

    Continue on Texas State Highway 100

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Texas State Highway 100

  14. 14

    Continue on West Ocean Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucian Adams Freeway
125 mi · 47%
U.S. Highway 77
103 mi · 38%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 12%
Texas State Highway 100
4.15 mi · 2%
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.42 mi · 1%
State Highway 100
1.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Lucian Adams Freeway

Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

125 mi · 02h 07m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
239.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robstown
02h 23m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Los Fresnos.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Los Fresnos?

The road trip is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Robstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from San Antonio and 134 miles from Los Fresnos.

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

The direct path is about 239.8 miles (386 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Los Fresnos.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Los Fresnos. Straight-line distance: 239.83 mi (385.97 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
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#2 Los Fresnos

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States

Population7,826
Coordinates26.0717400, -97.4763700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Los Fresnos (-97.47637, 26.07174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.47 gal
35.86 L · about $35.79
Round trip
$71.57
18.94 gal · 71.72 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.3 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.79 $71.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.27 $80.53
Premium $4.59 $43.48 $86.95
Diesel $3.99 $37.81 $75.63

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Los Fresnos. The current time is 14:39:09.

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.