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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Meadowlakes, TX is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.51 mi
01h 48m
Flight
79.51 mi
127.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.51 mi
Kilometers
127.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.51 mi
Kilometers
140.84 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadowlakes
Sat, May 30, 1:19 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-29T23:30
Arrive Meadowlakes
Sat, May 30, 1:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Blanco
TX

City in Blanco County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
43.9 mi
00h 54m
To Meadowlakes
43.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on McAllister Freeway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    65.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2597 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Avenue N

    2764 ft · 1 min · Avenue N

  13. 13

    Continue on Meadowlakes Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Meadowlakes Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Columbine Street

    845 ft · 39 sec · Columbine Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Olympia Fields Street

    1561 ft · 1 min · Olympia Fields Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olympia Fields Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 281 HOV Lane
68.3 mi · 78%
McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 17%
William J Bordelon Freeway
0.95 mi · 1%
Meadowlakes Drive
0.74 mi · 1%
Avenue N
0.52 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 281 HOV Lane

Merge slight right

65.4 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blanco
00h 54m from San Antonio
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Meadowlakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blanco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from San Antonio and 43.7 miles from Meadowlakes.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blanco

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blanco, 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 Blanco.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

53 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

67 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

76 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Meadowlakes. Straight-line distance: 79.51 mi (127.96 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
Meadowlakes

#2 Meadowlakes

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates30.5624500, -98.2986700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Meadowlakes (-98.29867, 30.56245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.69 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.35
6.18 gal · 23.38 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.68 $23.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.59 $14.19 $28.37
Diesel $3.99 $12.34 $24.68

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 Meadowlakes. The current time is 23:30:20.

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.