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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Seadrift, TX is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
146.86 mi
03h 09m
Flight
128.24 mi
206.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.24 mi
Kilometers
206.39 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.86 mi
Kilometers
236.35 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seadrift
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Seadrift
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 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
Cuero
TX

City in Texas, United States

From San Antonio
73.4 mi
01h 34m
To Seadrift
73.4 mi
01h 34m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 41 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South, I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North: Houston, El Paso

    903 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Victoria

    3113 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 South: Roland Avenue, Victoria

    1243 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roland Avenue

    2819 ft · 1 min · Roland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Rigsby Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Rigsby Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 87 East

    48.7 mi · 56 min · US Highway 87 East

  14. 14

    Continue on West Fay

    22.9 mi · 25 min · West Fay

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Esplanade Street

    1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    23.8 mi · 27 min · East Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Rio Grande Street

    1331 ft · 26 sec · East Rio Grande Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Navarro Street

    2462 ft · 51 sec · North Navarro Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Goodwin Avenue

    1798 ft · 31 sec · East Goodwin Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Port Lavaca Drive

    1042 ft · 21 sec · Port Lavaca Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Laurent Street

    6.4 mi · 10 min · North Laurent Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Shepley Street

    16 mi · 24 min · Shepley Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 35 South

    120 m · 12 sec · State Highway 35 South

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 185 North

    8.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 185 North

  27. 27

    Continue on North 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    22 m · 3 sec · South 4th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 East
48.7 mi · 33%
East Broadway Street
23.8 mi · 16%
West Fay
22.9 mi · 16%
Shepley Street
16 mi · 11%
State Highway 185 North
8.48 mi · 6%
North Laurent Street
6.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 East

Continue on US Highway 87 East

48.7 mi · 00h 56m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuero
01h 34m from San Antonio
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Seadrift.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Cuero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from San Antonio and 73.4 miles from Seadrift.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.58 one way or $39.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cuero

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

107 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Seadrift. Straight-line distance: 128.24 mi (206.39 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
Seadrift

#2 Seadrift

City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States

Population1,500
Coordinates28.4152800, -96.7135900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Seadrift (-96.71359, 28.41528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.62 L · about $19.58
Round trip
$39.15
10.36 gal · 39.24 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.58 $39.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.05
Premium $4.59 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $3.99 $20.68 $41.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Seadrift. The current time is 01:21:50.

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.