How far is San Antonio, TX from Manvel, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Manvel, TX is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Manvel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Manvel.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East
874 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
152.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
1.9 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 Toll North, TX 288 South: Downtown, Lake Jackson, Freeport
2365 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 288 Toll South, TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on South Freeway
1077 ft · 15 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 Toll South
900 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto South Freeway
1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway
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Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 6: Alvin, Sugar Land
1829 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Alvin, Sugar Land
753 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Alvin Sugarland Road
3 mi · 4 min · Alvin Sugarland Road
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Turn right onto Masters Road
1697 ft · 46 sec · Masters Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Masters Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Manvel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
152 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Manvel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Manvel?
The road trip is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Weimar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from San Antonio and 106.9 miles from Manvel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.49 one way or $56.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Manvel.
Stop Ideas Near Weimar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weimar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Manvel. Straight-line distance: 188.69 mi (303.66 km).
#1 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manvel
City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 13,867 |
| Coordinates | 29.4627400, -95.3579900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manvel (-95.35799, 29.46274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $28.49 | $56.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.62 | $69.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.11 | $60.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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