How far is San Antonio, TX from New Boston, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to New Boston, TX is about 428.2 miles (689.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 368.1 miles (592.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 08m 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
428.18 mi
07h 34m
Flight
368.09 mi
592.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
368.09 mi
Kilometers
592.38 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
428.18 mi
Kilometers
689.09 km
Drive Time
07h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Boston
Sun, May 31, 2:19 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, May 31, 9:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-31T06:45
Arrive New Boston
Sun, May 31, 2:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:34 PM to 3:04 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
8:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From San Antonio
214.2 mi
03h 47m
To New Boston
213.9 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and New Boston.

  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

    66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin

    2907 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    145.9 mi · 2 hr 29 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb , Clarksville

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 82 West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 82 West

  26. 26

    Continue on West Street

    651 ft · 26 sec · West Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Front Street

    149 m · 14 sec · Northeast Front Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 44%
East R L Thornton Freeway
153 mi · 36%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 13%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
US Highway 82 West
2.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

146 mi · 02h 29m

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
07h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.1 mi
368.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
03h 47m from San Antonio
Leave By
8:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near New Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to New Boston?

The road trip is about 428.2 miles (689.1 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.2 miles from San Antonio and 213.9 miles from New Boston.

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

The direct path is about 368.1 miles (592.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 $57.10 one way or $114.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near New Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and New Boston. Straight-line distance: 368.09 mi (592.38 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
New Boston

#2 New Boston

City in Texas, United States

Population4,568
Coordinates33.4598400, -94.4154800
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: New Boston (-94.41548, 33.45984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 689 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.11 gal
57.19 L · about $57.10
Round trip
$114.20
30.22 gal · 114.38 L
Estimated CO2
134.3 kg one way
Round trip: 268.6 kg / 592 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.10 $114.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.25 $128.50
Premium $4.59 $69.37 $138.74
Diesel $3.99 $60.33 $120.67

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and New Boston. The current time is 06:45:31.

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.