How far is San Antonio, TX from Nacogdoches, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Nacogdoches, TX is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burleson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Nacogdoches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Nacogdoches.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East
874 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 30 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws Road
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight
2939 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto TX 21
1465 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Camino Real
17.6 mi · 21 min · Camino Real
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Take the ramp slight right
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto College Street
1.4 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 21 East
65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East
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Keep slight left
79.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
33 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
21.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto South Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
67 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Nacogdoches.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 21 East
Keep slight left
79.2 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nacogdoches.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Nacogdoches?
The road trip is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?
Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from San Antonio and 150.8 miles from Nacogdoches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 5:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.21 one way or $80.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nacogdoches.
Stop Ideas Near Caldwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caldwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Nacogdoches. Straight-line distance: 273.59 mi (440.3 km).
#1 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nacogdoches
Small city in Nacogdoches County, Texas
| Population | 32,461 |
| Coordinates | 31.6035100, -94.6554900 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nacogdoches (-94.65549, 31.60351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $40.21 | $80.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.24 | $90.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.85 | $97.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.49 | $84.97 |
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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