How far is San Antonio, TX from Refugio, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Refugio, TX is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Refugio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Refugio.
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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
7.4 mi · 8 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 181 South: Floresville
48.3 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1707 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East State Highway 72
1.9 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 72
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Turn right
28.1 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on South US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 183
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street
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Turn right onto West Commons Street
13 m · 1 sec · West Commons Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Commons Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Refugio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 181 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 181 South: Floresville
48.3 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Refugio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Refugio?
The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kenedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from San Antonio and 58.8 miles from Refugio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Refugio.
Stop Ideas Near Kenedy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenedy.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Refugio. Straight-line distance: 106.82 mi (171.91 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 Refugio
Town in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,711 |
| Coordinates | 28.3052800, -97.2752700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Refugio (-97.27527, 28.30528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.10 | $38.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
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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