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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Madisonville, TX is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
208.5 mi
03h 51m
Flight
186.79 mi
300.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.79 mi
Kilometers
300.61 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.5 mi
Kilometers
335.55 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madisonville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 16, 2:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Madisonville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 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
Bastrop
TX

City in Texas, USA

From San Antonio
104.2 mi
01h 55m
To Madisonville
104.3 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Houston Street

    1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East

    874 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    34 mi · 30 min · Pickle Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws Road

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    2939 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto TX 21

    1465 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Camino Real

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Camino Real

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto College Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · College Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 21 East

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 50 min

  26. 26

    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 Madisonville.

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21 East
107 mi · 51%
Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 16%
Camino Real
23.3 mi · 11%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 11%
I 10 East
11 mi · 5%
East Commerce Street
3.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 21 East

Continue on State Highway 21 East

65.2 mi · 01h 12m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
186.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bastrop
01h 55m from San Antonio
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Madisonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Bastrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from San Antonio and 104.3 miles from Madisonville.

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

The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.6 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.81 one way or $55.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Madisonville.

Stop Ideas Near Bastrop

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bastrop, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Austin

46 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

52 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

65 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Temple

110 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 186.79 mi (300.61 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
Madisonville

#2 Madisonville

City in Texas, USA

Population4,782
Coordinates30.9499100, -95.9116200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Madisonville (-95.91162, 30.94991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.85 L · about $27.81
Round trip
$55.63
14.72 gal · 55.7 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.81 $55.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.29 $62.59
Premium $4.59 $33.79 $67.58
Diesel $3.99 $29.39 $58.78

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Madisonville. The current time is 18:52:51.

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.