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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Nolanville, TX is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.64 mi
02h 43m
Flight
126.01 mi
202.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.01 mi
Kilometers
202.8 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.64 mi
Kilometers
232.78 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nolanville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-23T01:30
Arrive Nolanville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Onion Creek
TX

Census designated place

From San Antonio
72.5 mi
01h 21m
To Nolanville
72.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.2 mi · 54 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2484: Stillhouse, Hollow Lake

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Stagecoach Road

    876 ft · 21 sec · North Stagecoach Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2484

    1 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2484

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stillhouse Hollow Dam Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Stillhouse Hollow Dam Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US 190 Frontage Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · US 190 Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Central Texas Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 439: Nolanville

    1138 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Central Texas Expressway

    799 ft · 21 sec · East Central Texas Expressway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    757 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Avenue I

    21 m · 2 sec · West Avenue I

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue I

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
110 mi · 76%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 11%
Stillhouse Hollow Dam Road
6.84 mi · 5%
Central Texas Expressway
4.79 mi · 3%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 1%
US 190 Frontage Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

50.2 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onion Creek
01h 21m from San Antonio
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Nolanville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from San Antonio and 72.2 miles from Nolanville.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Nolanville.

Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek

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

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

RAIL

Austin

15 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

32 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

60 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Nolanville. Straight-line distance: 126.01 mi (202.8 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
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#2 Nolanville

City in Bell County, Texas, United States

Population6,150
Coordinates31.0787900, -97.6055700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Nolanville (-97.60557, 31.07879)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.32 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.55
10.2 gal · 38.64 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.27 $38.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.69 $43.37
Premium $4.59 $23.41 $46.83
Diesel $3.99 $20.36 $40.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Nolanville. The current time is 01:30:03.

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.