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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Pinehurst, TX is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
301.5 mi
05h 26m
Flight
286.92 mi
461.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.92 mi
Kilometers
461.75 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.5 mi
Kilometers
485.22 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Sat, Nov 7, 5:07 PM CST
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, Nov 7, 10:34 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-11-07T11:40
Arrive Pinehurst
Sat, Nov 7, 5:07 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:06 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
San Felipe
TX

Town in Austin County, Texas, USA

From San Antonio
150.5 mi
02h 43m
To Pinehurst
151 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 1:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Houston Street

    1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East

    874 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway

    1548 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1092 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · East Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Business: Pinehurst

    963 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road

    2848 ft · 57 sec · West I-10 Service Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on West Park Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Strickland Drive

    2080 ft · 41 sec · Strickland Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Strickland Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
151 mi · 50%
East Freeway
104 mi · 35%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 7%
Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 4%
East Commerce Street
3.46 mi · 1%
Katy Tollway
3.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

151 mi · 02h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
286.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Felipe
02h 43m from San Antonio
Leave By
6:06 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Pinehurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

San Felipe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.5 miles from San Antonio and 151 miles from Pinehurst.

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

The direct path is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.74 one way or $75.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Pinehurst.

Stop Ideas Near San Felipe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around San Felipe, 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 San Felipe.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

33 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

71 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

71 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

101 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 286.92 mi (461.75 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 Pinehurst

Pinehurst is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1071500, -93.7746100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Pinehurst (-93.77461, 30.10715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.27 L · about $37.74
Round trip
$75.48
21.28 gal · 80.54 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $37.74 $75.48
Mid-grade $4.06 $43.21 $86.42
Premium $4.44 $47.23 $94.46
Diesel $5.65 $60.13 $120.25

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Pinehurst. The current time is 11:40:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.