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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Roma, TX is about 246 miles (395.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246 mi
04h 28m
Flight
211.02 mi
339.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.02 mi
Kilometers
339.6 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246 mi
Kilometers
395.9 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roma
Sun, Apr 12, 7:09 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 12, 11:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-12T14:41
Arrive Roma
Sun, Apr 12, 7:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:00 PM CDT
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
Cactus
TX

City in Texas, USA

From San Antonio
123.3 mi
02h 14m
To Roma
122.7 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76 m · 12 sec · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    2662 ft · 1 min · East Commerce Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Santa Rosa Street

    2853 ft · 1 min · South Santa Rosa Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Laredo Street

    131 m · 9 sec · South Laredo Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    45 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Guadalupe Street

    121 m · 15 sec · Guadalupe Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South, I 10 East

    1085 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Santa Ursula Avenue

    549 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ursula Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    2145 ft · 54 sec · Matamoros Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Chihuahua Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Chihuahua Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Meadow Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 83 South

    14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South

  18. 18

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  19. 19

    Continue on North Grant Street

    12.4 mi · 14 min · North Grant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 59%
United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 22%
US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 6%
North Grant Street
12.4 mi · 5%
South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 4%
South Zapata Highway
5.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 26m

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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
211 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cactus
02h 14m from San Antonio
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246 miles (395.9 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Cactus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from San Antonio and 122.7 miles from Roma.

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

The direct path is about 211 miles (339.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 $32.80 one way or $65.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Roma. Straight-line distance: 211.02 mi (339.6 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 Roma

City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America

Population11,476
Coordinates26.4050600, -99.0158600
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Roma (-99.01586, 26.40506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.86 L · about $32.80
Round trip
$65.60
17.36 gal · 65.72 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.80 $65.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.91 $73.81
Premium $4.59 $39.85 $79.70
Diesel $3.99 $34.66 $69.32

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Roma. The current time is 14:41:11.

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.