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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Quanah, TX is about 403.8 miles (649.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 344.6 miles (554.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
403.85 mi
07h 42m
Flight
344.59 mi
554.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
344.59 mi
Kilometers
554.56 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
403.85 mi
Kilometers
649.94 km
Drive Time
07h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quanah
Sun, May 31, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, May 31, 1:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-30T21:49
Arrive Quanah
Sun, May 31, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:43 PM to 3:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
8:00 PM CDT
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
Ballinger
TX

City in Texas, USA

From San Antonio
202.3 mi
03h 51m
To Quanah
201.6 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navarro Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

    2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Cypress Street

    604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    657 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    553 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · McDermott Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto US 83 North

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza

    589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza

  19. 19

    Continue on Commercial Avenue

    50.7 mi · 55 min · Commercial Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue

    3156 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto West Dallas Street

    27 m · 6 sec · West Dallas Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue

    1024 ft · 34 sec · South 2nd Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 267

    10.8 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 267

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Hinton Street

    2545 ft · 43 sec · North Hinton Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 6

    49.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 6

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    71 m · 7 sec · West 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
112 mi · 28%
US 83 North
79.2 mi · 20%
Commercial Avenue
50.7 mi · 13%
State Highway 6
49.8 mi · 12%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 10%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right

98.7 mi · 01h 37m

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
07h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
344.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballinger
03h 51m from San Antonio
Leave By
8:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quanah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 403.8 miles (649.9 km) and usually takes 07h 42m 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?

Ballinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.3 miles from San Antonio and 201.6 miles from Quanah.

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

The direct path is about 344.6 miles (554.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 CDT. 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 $53.85 one way or $107.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quanah.

Stop Ideas Near Ballinger

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ballinger and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 1.4 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 0.9 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballinger.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Quanah. Straight-line distance: 344.59 mi (554.56 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
Quanah

#2 Quanah

City in Hardeman County, Texas, United States

Population2,533
Coordinates34.2978500, -99.7403700
Altitude479
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Quanah (-99.74037, 34.29785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 650 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.25 gal
53.95 L · about $53.85
Round trip
$107.70
28.5 gal · 107.9 L
Estimated CO2
126.6 kg one way
Round trip: 253.3 kg / 558 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $53.85 $107.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.59 $121.18
Premium $4.59 $65.42 $130.84
Diesel $3.99 $56.90 $113.80

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Quanah. The current time is 21:49:57.

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.