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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Midland, TX is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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
322.14 mi
05h 46m
Flight
277.36 mi
446.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.36 mi
Kilometers
446.36 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.14 mi
Kilometers
518.43 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-22T18:34
Arrive Midland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 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
Eden
TX

City in Concho County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
161.1 mi
02h 53m
To Midland
161.1 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.5 mi · 23 min · Frisco Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    39.2 mi · 40 min · West Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Bryant Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on South Koenigheim Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Bryant Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  23. 23

    Continue on East Florida Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Florida Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Big Spring Street

    3046 ft · 43 sec · South Big Spring Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Wall Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
112 mi · 35%
SH 158 West
64.1 mi · 20%
US Highway 87 North
41.6 mi · 13%
West Broadway Street
39.2 mi · 12%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 9%
Frisco Avenue
21.5 mi · 7%
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

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
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
277.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden
02h 53m from San Antonio
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from San Antonio and 161.1 miles from Midland.

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

The direct path is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.97 one way or $85.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Midland. Straight-line distance: 277.36 mi (446.36 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
Midland

#2 Midland

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

Population147,069
Coordinates31.9973500, -102.0779100
Altitude848
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Midland (-102.07791, 31.99735)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.37 gal
43.03 L · about $42.97
Round trip
$85.93
22.74 gal · 86.06 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 202.1 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.97 $85.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.35 $96.69
Premium $4.59 $52.20 $104.40
Diesel $3.99 $45.40 $90.80

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Midland. The current time is 18:34:29.

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.