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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to McCamey, TX is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252 miles (405.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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
287.38 mi
04h 53m
Flight
252.05 mi
405.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.05 mi
Kilometers
405.63 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.38 mi
Kilometers
462.5 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCamey
Sat, May 30, 6:59 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-30T02:06
Arrive McCamey
Sat, May 30, 6:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From San Antonio
143.7 mi
02h 26m
To McCamey
143.7 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navarro Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

    2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Cypress Street

    604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    657 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    553 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · McDermott Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    247.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190, FM 305: Iraan, McCamey

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 10 Service Road

    656 ft · 19 sec · I 10 Service Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 305

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305

  16. 16

    Continue on South Burleson Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Burleson Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Burleson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
260 mi · 91%
Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 6%
South Burleson Avenue
1.44 mi
East Fredericksburg Road
1.25 mi
Navarro Street
0.84 mi
San Pedro Avenue
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right

247 mi · 03h 57m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
252 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
02h 26m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near McCamey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from San Antonio and 143.7 miles from McCamey.

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

The direct path is about 252 miles (405.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.32 one way or $76.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and McCamey. Straight-line distance: 252.05 mi (405.63 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
McCamey

#2 McCamey

City in Upton County, Texas, United States

Population2,036
Coordinates31.1359800, -102.2243000
Altitude752
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: McCamey (-102.2243, 31.13598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.39 L · about $38.32
Round trip
$76.64
20.28 gal · 76.78 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.32 $76.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.12 $86.23
Premium $4.59 $46.55 $93.11
Diesel $3.99 $40.49 $80.98

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and McCamey. The current time is 02:06:21.

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.