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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Taft, TX is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
137.52 mi
02h 27m
Flight
119.89 mi
192.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.89 mi
Kilometers
192.95 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.52 mi
Kilometers
221.31 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taft
Sat, May 2, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, May 2, 10:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-02T17:42
Arrive Taft
Sat, May 2, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Three Rivers
TX

City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
68.8 mi
01h 13m
To Taft
68.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    108.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 188, Sinton, Rockport

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37 Access Road

    565 ft · 13 sec · Interstate Highway 37 Access Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 89: Beeville, Portland

    2463 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 89

    2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  16. 16

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1595 ft · 28 sec · Railroad Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Industrial Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Industrial Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Industrial Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucian Adams Freeway
108 mi · 79%
US Highway 181
5.93 mi · 4%
State Highway 89
2.65 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
1.65 mi · 1%
William J Bordelon Freeway
1.42 mi · 1%
TX 89
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Lucian Adams Freeway

Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

108 mi · 01h 50m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Rivers
01h 13m from San Antonio
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Taft.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Three Rivers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from San Antonio and 68.7 miles from Taft.

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

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Three Rivers

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

110 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Taft. Straight-line distance: 119.89 mi (192.95 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
Taft

#2 Taft

City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States

Population2,886
Coordinates27.9789100, -97.3986000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Taft (-97.3986, 27.97891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.37 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.66
9.7 gal · 36.74 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.33 $36.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.62 $41.24
Premium $4.59 $22.27 $44.53
Diesel $3.99 $19.37 $38.73

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Taft. The current time is 17:42:00.

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.