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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Slaton, TX is about 368 miles (592.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333.7 miles (537 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
367.98 mi
06h 28m
Flight
333.68 mi
537 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333.68 mi
Kilometers
537 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.98 mi
Kilometers
592.21 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slaton
Sun, May 3, 7:13 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, May 3, 1:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-03T00:45
Arrive Slaton
Sun, May 3, 7:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 1:58 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From San Antonio
184.2 mi
03h 14m
To Slaton
183.8 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navarro Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

    2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Cypress Street

    604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    657 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    553 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · McDermott Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  22. 22

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 42 sec · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 Business, FM 400: Slaton, Wilson

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on South Highway 84

    1559 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 84

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Garza Street

    120 m · 13 sec · West Garza Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    119 m · 13 sec · South 8th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto West Lubbock Street

    68 m · 8 sec · West Lubbock Street

  41. 41

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
112 mi · 30%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 20%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 8%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 8%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right

98.7 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
333.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
03h 14m from San Antonio
Leave By
11:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Antonio and Sunny near Slaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 368 miles (592.2 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.2 miles from San Antonio and 183.8 miles from Slaton.

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

The direct path is about 333.7 miles (537 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.05 one way or $98.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Antonio and Sunny near Slaton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Slaton. Straight-line distance: 333.68 mi (537 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
Slaton

#2 Slaton

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population5,975
Coordinates33.4373100, -101.6434900
Altitude940
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Slaton (-101.64349, 33.43731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 592 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.98 gal
49.15 L · about $49.05
Round trip
$98.10
25.96 gal · 98.3 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.7 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.05 $98.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.19 $110.38
Premium $4.59 $59.59 $119.18
Diesel $3.99 $51.83 $103.66

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Slaton. The current time is 00:45:20.

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.