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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Marion, TX is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.33 mi
00h 36m
Flight
23.56 mi
37.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.56 mi
Kilometers
37.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.59 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Wed, May 6, 7:09 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Wed, May 6, 7:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-06T18:33
Arrive Marion
Wed, May 6, 7:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Converse
TX

City

From San Antonio
14.2 mi
00h 18m
To Marion
14.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.8 mi · 19 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 465: Marion

    158 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto West Interstate 10

    18 m · 4 sec · West Interstate 10

  14. 14

    Turn right

    528 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Linne Road

    134 m · 9 sec · Linne Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 465

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 465

  18. 18

    Continue on South Center Street

    2771 ft · 55 sec · South Center Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
90th Infantry Division Highway
17.8 mi · 63%
East Commerce Street
3.46 mi · 12%
Farm-to-Market Road 465
3.09 mi · 11%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.76 mi · 6%
South Center Street
0.53 mi · 2%
East Market Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

90th Infantry Division Highway

Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

17.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Converse
00h 18m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Converse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from San Antonio and 14.2 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Converse

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 Converse and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 6.4 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

19 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

54 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

99 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Marion. Straight-line distance: 23.56 mi (37.91 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
Marion

#2 Marion

Marion is a city in the US state of Texas, situated in Guadalupe County .

Population1,281
Coordinates29.5713400, -98.1402900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Marion (-98.14029, 29.57134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.78
Round trip
$7.56
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.78 $7.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.50
Premium $4.59 $4.59 $9.18
Diesel $3.99 $3.99 $7.99

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Marion. The current time is 18:33:27.

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.