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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Sabinal, TX is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.15 mi
01h 14m
Flight
59.04 mi
95.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.04 mi
Kilometers
95.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.15 mi
Kilometers
100.02 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sabinal
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-23T00:50
Arrive Sabinal
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Castroville
TX

Town in the U.

From San Antonio
31 mi
00h 37m
To Sabinal
31.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    155 m · 13 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Saint Mary's Street

    3176 ft · 1 min · South Saint Mary's Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Alamo Street

    3206 ft · 1 min · South Alamo Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Probandt Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Probandt Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    3052 ft · 40 sec · Jose Lopez Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on West US Highway 90

    25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90

  10. 10

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 90 West

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 90 West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    49 m · 3 sec · South Center Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 41%
US Highway 90 West
19 mi · 31%
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
12.5 mi · 20%
19th Street
2.07 mi · 3%
Probandt Street
0.96 mi · 2%
South Alamo Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 90

Continue on West US Highway 90

25.4 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castroville
00h 37m from San Antonio
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Sabinal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Castroville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from San Antonio and 31.1 miles from Sabinal.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Sabinal.

Stop Ideas Near Castroville

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

39 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

108 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Sabinal. Straight-line distance: 59.04 mi (95.01 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
Sabinal

#2 Sabinal

City in Uvalde County, Texas, United States

Population1,676
Coordinates29.3174600, -99.4664400
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Sabinal (-99.46644, 29.31746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.28
Round trip
$16.55
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.28 $16.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.62
Premium $4.59 $10.05 $20.11
Diesel $3.99 $8.74 $17.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Sabinal. The current time is 00:50:34.

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.