How far is San Antonio, TX from Palm Valley, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Palm Valley, TX is about 251.7 miles (405 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Palm Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Palm Valley.
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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 · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
28 mi · 29 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2994: Wilson Road
912 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Expressway 77
2017 ft · 45 sec · North Expressway 77
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Turn right onto Wilson Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Wilson Road
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Turn left onto Dilworth Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dilworth Road
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Turn right onto Bougainvillea Drive
1281 ft · 56 sec · Bougainvillea Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bougainvillea Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Palm Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lucian Adams Freeway
Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
125 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Palm Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Palm Valley?
The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Odem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from San Antonio and 125.5 miles from Palm Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.56 one way or $67.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Palm Valley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Palm Valley. Straight-line distance: 227.18 mi (365.61 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 Palm Valley
In Cameron County, Texas, USA, Palm Valley is a town.
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 26.2017400, -97.7541600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Valley (-97.75416, 26.20174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.56 | $67.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.76 | $75.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.77 | $81.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
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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