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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Monahans, TX is about 360.1 miles (579.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
360.1 mi
06h 14m
Flight
301.71 mi
485.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.71 mi
Kilometers
485.56 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.1 mi
Kilometers
579.52 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monahans
Thu, May 28, 10:32 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, May 28, 4:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-28T04:17
Arrive Monahans
Thu, May 28, 10:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 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
11:30 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
Sonora
TX

City in Texas

From San Antonio
180 mi
03h 07m
To Monahans
180.1 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, May 28 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Burleson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · West 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    25.4 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Interstate Highway 20 Service Drive

    684 ft · 19 sec · Interstate Highway 20 Service Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on East Interstate 20 State Route North

    1611 ft · 44 sec · East Interstate 20 State Route North

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: El Paso

    656 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Monahans

    665 ft · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on East Sealy Avenue

    707 ft · 12 sec · East Sealy Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on East Interstate 20

    3 mi · 5 min · East Interstate 20

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    54 m · 9 sec · South Main Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
260 mi · 72%
South Burleson Avenue
22.4 mi · 6%
Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 5%
I 20 West
16.9 mi · 5%
West 6th Street
5.84 mi · 2%
East Interstate 20
2.97 mi · 1%
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

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
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
301.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
03h 07m from San Antonio
Leave By
11:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Clear near Monahans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 360.1 miles (579.5 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180 miles from San Antonio and 180.1 miles from Monahans.

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

The direct path is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 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 $48.03 one way or $96.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Clear near Monahans.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Monahans. Straight-line distance: 301.71 mi (485.56 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
Monahans

#2 Monahans

City in Texas, USA

Population7,857
Coordinates31.5943000, -102.8926500
Altitude799
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Monahans (-102.89265, 31.5943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 580 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.71 gal
48.1 L · about $48.03
Round trip
$96.06
25.42 gal · 96.2 L
Estimated CO2
113 kg one way
Round trip: 225.9 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.03 $96.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.04 $108.09
Premium $4.59 $58.35 $116.70
Diesel $3.99 $50.75 $101.50

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Monahans. The current time is 04:17:55.

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.