How far is San Antonio, TX from Silsbee, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Silsbee, TX is about 297.6 miles (479 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Austin County, Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Silsbee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Silsbee.
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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
10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway
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Continue on East Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
64.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10.2 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 96 Business North: Silsbee
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on 5th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Silsbee.
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Silsbee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Silsbee?
The road trip is about 297.6 miles (479 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
San Felipe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.6 miles from San Antonio and 149 miles from Silsbee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.3 miles (428.6 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 6:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.68 one way or $79.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy near Silsbee.
Stop Ideas Near San Felipe
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 San Felipe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Silsbee. Straight-line distance: 266.29 mi (428.55 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 Silsbee
City in Hardin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,610 |
| Coordinates | 30.3491000, -94.1779600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silsbee (-94.17796, 30.3491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $39.68 | $79.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.65 | $89.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.21 | $96.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.93 | $83.85 |
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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