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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Lyford, TX is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.5 miles (342 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
234.16 mi
04h 09m
Flight
212.48 mi
341.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.48 mi
Kilometers
341.96 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.16 mi
Kilometers
376.85 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyford
Fri, Apr 17, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Fri, Apr 17, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-17T07:21
Arrive Lyford
Fri, Apr 17, 11:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
San Patricio
TX

City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
117.4 mi
02h 04m
To Lyford
116.8 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 24 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.1 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 112, FM 498: Lyford

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    1222 ft · 26 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 8th Street

    1418 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucian Adams Freeway
125 mi · 53%
U.S. Highway 77
74.4 mi · 32%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 13%
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.42 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.41 mi
West Market Street
0.36 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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
212.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Patricio
02h 04m from San Antonio
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Lyford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

San Patricio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from San Antonio and 116.8 miles from Lyford.

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

The direct path is about 212.5 miles (342 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.21 one way or $62.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Lyford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Lyford. Straight-line distance: 212.48 mi (341.96 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
Lyford

#2 Lyford

City in Willacy County, Texas, United States

Population2,513
Coordinates26.4122900, -97.7897200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Lyford (-97.78972, 26.41229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.28 L · about $31.21
Round trip
$62.43
16.52 gal · 62.56 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.21 $62.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.12 $70.24
Premium $4.59 $37.92 $75.84
Diesel $3.99 $32.98 $65.96

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Lyford. The current time is 07:21:22.

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.