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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Sonora, TX is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
170.81 mi
02h 52m
Flight
150.94 mi
242.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.94 mi
Kilometers
242.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.81 mi
Kilometers
274.89 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sonora
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Sonora
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Ingram
TX

City in Kerr County, Texas, USA

From San Antonio
85.4 mi
01h 26m
To Sonora
85.4 mi
01h 26m

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    150.3 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

    1222 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Loop 467

    905 ft · 14 sec · Loop 467

  14. 14

    Continue on Loop 467

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Loop 467

  15. 15

    Continue on South Crockett Avenue

    2043 ft · 1 min · South Crockett Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Southeast 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDermott Freeway
163 mi · 96%
Loop 467
4.01 mi · 2%
East Fredericksburg Road
1.25 mi · 1%
Navarro Street
0.84 mi
San Pedro Avenue
0.56 mi
South Crockett Avenue
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

McDermott Freeway

Keep slight right

150 mi · 02h 26m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ingram
01h 26m from San Antonio
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Sonora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Ingram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from San Antonio and 85.4 miles from Sonora.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.79 one way or $45.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ingram

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Sonora. Straight-line distance: 150.94 mi (242.91 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
Sonora

#2 Sonora

City in Texas

Population2,764
Coordinates30.5668500, -100.6434300
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Sonora (-100.64343, 30.56685)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.82 L · about $22.79
Round trip
$45.57
12.06 gal · 45.64 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.79 $45.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.64 $51.28
Premium $4.59 $27.68 $55.37
Diesel $3.99 $24.08 $48.16

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 Sonora. The current time is 01:45:42.

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.