How far is San Antonio, TX from Mission Bend, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Mission Bend, TX is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171 miles (275.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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
182.55 mi
03h 14m
Flight
171.02 mi
275.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.02 mi
Kilometers
275.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.55 mi
Kilometers
293.78 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mission Bend
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Wed, May 13, 2:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-12T19:31
Arrive Mission Bend
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 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
Flatonia
TX

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
91.2 mi
01h 37m
To Mission Bend
91.4 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Mission Bend.

  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

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    139.6 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    4.8 mi · 6 min · West Grand Parkway South

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1093

    2003 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road

    48 m · 10 sec · West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    656 ft · 15 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

    4.2 mi · 4 min · Fort Bend Westpark Tollway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6, FM 1093, FM 1464: Westheimer Road

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1652 ft · 28 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Alief Clodine Road

    1289 ft · 30 sec · Alief Clodine Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2257 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bellaire Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bellaire Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Addicks Clodine Road

    1539 ft · 33 sec · Addicks Clodine Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Los Altos Drive

    84 m · 18 sec · Los Altos Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Marisol Drive

    622 ft · 27 sec · Marisol Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marisol Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
140 mi · 77%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 12%
West Grand Parkway South
4.82 mi · 3%
Fort Bend Westpark Tollway
4.19 mi · 2%
East Commerce Street
3.46 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

140 mi · 02h 21m

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
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
171 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flatonia
01h 37m from San Antonio
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Sunny near Mission Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Mission Bend?

The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Flatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from San Antonio and 91.4 miles from Mission Bend.

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

The direct path is about 171 miles (275.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.34 one way or $48.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Flatonia

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

83 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

116 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Mission Bend. Straight-line distance: 171.02 mi (275.23 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
Mission Bend

#2 Mission Bend

Census designated place

Population36,501
Coordinates29.6938400, -95.6649500
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Mission Bend (-95.66495, 29.69384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.38 L · about $24.34
Round trip
$48.67
12.88 gal · 48.76 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.34 $48.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.38 $54.77
Premium $4.59 $29.57 $59.13
Diesel $3.99 $25.71 $51.43

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Mission Bend. The current time is 19:31:13.

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.