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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Savannah, TX is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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
310.19 mi
05h 38m
Flight
278.85 mi
448.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.85 mi
Kilometers
448.77 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.19 mi
Kilometers
499.21 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Tue, Apr 28, 12:26 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Tue, Apr 28, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-27T18:48
Arrive Savannah
Tue, Apr 28, 12:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 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
Troy
TX

City in Bell County, Texas

From San Antonio
155.3 mi
02h 49m
To Savannah
154.8 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin

    2907 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    29.2 mi · 33 min · Dallas North Tollway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380: McKinney, Denton

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    2307 ft · 46 sec · Dallas Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    906 ft · 20 sec · West University Drive

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight

    539 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto West University Drive

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West University Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 380 East

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 380 East

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right onto Dogwood Trail

    124 m · 12 sec · Dogwood Trail

  30. 30

    Continue on Dogwood Trail

    1317 ft · 36 sec · Dogwood Trail

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Magnolia Boulevard

    1465 ft · 45 sec · Magnolia Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    22 m · 4 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Long Leaf Drive

    26 m · 6 sec · Long Leaf Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 61%
I 35E
59.2 mi · 19%
Dallas North Tollway
29.2 mi · 9%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 5%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
West University Drive
3.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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
05h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
278.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
02h 49m from San Antonio
Leave By
5:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from San Antonio and 154.8 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 5:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.34 one way or $82.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Temple

13 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

42 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Waco, TX

42 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 278.85 mi (448.77 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 Savannah

This Denton County community is situated north of Dallas and Fort Worth, within the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.

Population0
Coordinates33.2260300, -96.9078600
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Savannah (-96.90786, 33.22603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.43 L · about $41.34
Round trip
$82.68
21.88 gal · 82.86 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.34 $82.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.52 $93.03
Premium $4.59 $50.23 $100.45
Diesel $3.99 $43.68 $87.37

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Savannah. The current time is 18:48:52.

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.