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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.01 mi
02h 59m
Flight
123.14 mi
198.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.14 mi
Kilometers
198.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.01 mi
Kilometers
225.32 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Saba
Tue, Jun 2, 3:10 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Tue, Jun 2, 6:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-06-02T12:10
Arrive San Saba
Tue, Jun 2, 3:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Round Mountain
TX

Town of the United States

From San Antonio
70.2 mi
01h 29m
To San Saba
69.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    111 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Commerce Street

    66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on McAllister Freeway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Ranch Road 962

    10.5 mi · 14 min · West Ranch Road 962

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 71

    21.2 mi · 31 min · West State Highway 71

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    32.1 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Wallace Street

    30 m · 1 sec · East Wallace Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 281 HOV Lane
57.6 mi · 41%
West State Highway 71
54.9 mi · 39%
McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 11%
West Ranch Road 962
10.5 mi · 7%
William J Bordelon Freeway
0.95 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Mountain
01h 29m from San Antonio
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Austin

59 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

73 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

91 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

96 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

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).

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
San Saba

#2 San Saba

City in Texas, USA

Population3,141
Coordinates31.1957200, -98.7181000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: San Saba (-98.7181, 31.19572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.7 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.34
9.88 gal · 37.4 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and San Saba. The current time is 12:10:46.

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.