How far is San Antonio, TX from San Leon, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to San Leon, TX is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and San Leon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and San Leon.
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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 · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East
874 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 45 South: Galveston
819 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
28.4 mi · 33 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 517: Dickinson
1204 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Pine Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pine Drive
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Continue on Pine Street
1717 ft · 31 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Main Street
2280 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto 41st Street East
4.2 mi · 6 min · 41st Street East
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Continue on Avenue S
1.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue S
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Turn slight right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue I
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and San Leon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
151 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Partly Sunny near San Leon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to San Leon?
The road trip is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from San Antonio and 117.4 miles from San Leon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.25 one way or $62.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Antonio and Partly Sunny near San Leon.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and San Leon. Straight-line distance: 214.9 mi (345.85 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 San Leon
Census designated place
| Population | 4,970 |
| Coordinates | 29.4832900, -94.9221500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Leon (-94.92215, 29.48329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.16 | $70.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.97 | $75.94 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.02 | $66.04 |
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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