How far is San Antonio, TX from San Saba, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to San Saba, TX is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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 59m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and San Saba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and San Saba.
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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
66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
54.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Turn left onto West Ranch Road 962
10.5 mi · 14 min · West Ranch Road 962
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 71
21.2 mi · 31 min · West State Highway 71
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
32.1 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto East Wallace Street
30 m · 1 sec · East Wallace Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wallace Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and San Saba.
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 281 HOV Lane
Merge slight right
54.7 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Saba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to San Saba?
The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Round Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from San Antonio and 69.8 miles from San Saba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Saba.
Stop Ideas Near Round Mountain
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 Round Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and San Saba. Straight-line distance: 123.14 mi (198.17 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 Saba
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,141 |
| Coordinates | 31.1957200, -98.7181000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Saba (-98.7181, 31.19572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.68 | $45.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.73 | $39.45 |
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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