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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Memphis, TX is about 441.2 miles (710.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 385.2 miles (619.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
441.2 mi
08h 22m
Flight
385.2 mi
619.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
385.2 mi
Kilometers
619.92 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
441.2 mi
Kilometers
710.05 km
Drive Time
08h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-23T03:01
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:23 PM to 3:53 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
221 mi
04h 11m
To Memphis
220.3 mi
04h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto US 83 North

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza

    589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza

  19. 19

    Continue on Commercial Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    37.7 mi · 56 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    90.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Avenue F Northwest

    1 km · 45 sec · Avenue F Northwest

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  24. 24

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    2565 ft · 35 sec · Boykin Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boykin Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commercial Avenue
129 mi · 29%
McDermott Freeway
112 mi · 25%
US 83 North
79.2 mi · 18%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 9%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 7%
US Highway 287
27.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right

98.7 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
385.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
04h 11m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 441.2 miles (710.1 km) and usually takes 08h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221 miles from San Antonio and 220.3 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 385.2 miles (619.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.84 one way or $117.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 385.2 mi (619.92 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
Memphis

#2 Memphis

City in Texas

Population1,996
Coordinates34.7247800, -100.5340100
Altitude627
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Memphis (-100.53401, 34.72478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 710 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.57 gal
58.93 L · about $58.84
Round trip
$117.68
31.14 gal · 117.86 L
Estimated CO2
138.4 kg one way
Round trip: 276.7 kg / 610 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $58.84 $117.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $66.20 $132.41
Premium $4.59 $71.48 $142.96
Diesel $3.99 $62.17 $124.34

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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There is no time difference between San Antonio and Memphis. The current time is 03:01:30.

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.