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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Powderly, TX is about 387.7 miles (624 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.8 miles (563 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
387.75 mi
06h 59m
Flight
349.81 mi
562.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.81 mi
Kilometers
562.97 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
387.75 mi
Kilometers
624.02 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powderly
Tue, Nov 10, 12:15 AM CST
Return by in San Antonio
Tue, Nov 10, 7:14 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-11-09T17:15
Arrive Powderly
Tue, Nov 10, 12:15 AM CST
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:00 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Ross
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
194 mi
03h 29m
To Powderly
193.7 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 10:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.1 mi · 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris

    743 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris

    48.2 mi · 53 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Hearne Avenue

    157 m · 10 sec · East Hearne Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    8.4 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 271

  30. 30

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    909 ft · 17 sec · North US Highway 271

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North US Highway 271

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 49%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 14%
East R L Thornton Freeway
55.6 mi · 14%
TX 24
48.3 mi · 12%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 4%
North US Highway 271
8.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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
06h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
349.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
03h 29m from San Antonio
Leave By
10:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Powderly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 387.7 miles (624 km) and usually takes 06h 59m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194 miles from San Antonio and 193.7 miles from Powderly.

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

The direct path is about 349.8 miles (563 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 7:30 AM CST. 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 $47.73 one way or $95.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Powderly.

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

19 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

41 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

73 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Powderly. Straight-line distance: 349.81 mi (562.97 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 Powderly

Powderly is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8112200, -95.5244000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Powderly (-95.5244, 33.81122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 624 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.68 gal
51.79 L · about $47.73
Round trip
$95.46
27.36 gal · 103.58 L
Estimated CO2
121.6 kg one way
Round trip: 243.1 kg / 536 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $47.73 $95.46
Mid-grade $4.00 $54.68 $109.36
Premium $4.38 $59.85 $119.70
Diesel $5.60 $76.66 $153.33

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Powderly. The current time is 17:15:04.

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.