How far is San Antonio, TX from Palmview South, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Palmview South, TX is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Palmview South.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Palmview South.
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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
66.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Keep slight left
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
882 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
1070 ft · 23 sec · West Expressway 83
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Turn slight left onto West US Business 83
2785 ft · 52 sec · West US Business 83
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Continue on East Loop 374
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Loop 374
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Turn left onto Watson Road
2361 ft · 2 min · Watson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Watson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Palmview South.
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
66.8 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Palmview South.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Palmview South?
The road trip is about 247.7 miles (398.6 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?
Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.2 miles from San Antonio and 123.5 miles from Palmview South.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 8:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Palmview South.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Palmview South. Straight-line distance: 221.8 mi (356.95 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 Palmview South
Census designated place
| Population | 5,575 |
| Coordinates | 26.2156300, -98.3786300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmview South (-98.37863, 26.21563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.03 | $66.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.16 | $74.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.13 | $80.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.90 | $69.80 |
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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