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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Thrall, TX is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
132.71 mi
02h 16m
Flight
107.8 mi
173.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.8 mi
Kilometers
173.49 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.71 mi
Kilometers
213.57 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thrall
Sun, May 3, 5:25 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, May 3, 7:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-03T03:08
Arrive Thrall
Sun, May 3, 5:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Lockhart
TX

City in Texas, USA

From San Antonio
66.4 mi
01h 08m
To Thrall
66.3 mi
01h 08m

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
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 46 sec · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    111 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Houston Street

    1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 East

    583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East

    874 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    73 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Pickle Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard

    1399 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road

    1163 ft · 35 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    1951 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Palm Valley Boulevard

    5 mi · 6 min · Palm Valley Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North: Rockdale

    1213 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Bounds Street

    126 m · 17 sec · South Bounds Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Railroad Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
73 mi · 55%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 17%
I 10 East
11 mi · 8%
Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
9.6 mi · 7%
Palm Valley Boulevard
4.96 mi · 4%
East Commerce Street
3.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Continue on Pickle Parkway

73 mi · 01h 06m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
01h 08m from San Antonio
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Antonio and Sunny near Thrall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from San Antonio and 66.3 miles from Thrall.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lockhart

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

26 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

44 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

80 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

94 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Thrall. Straight-line distance: 107.8 mi (173.49 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
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#2 Thrall

City in Texas

Population1,014
Coordinates30.5904800, -97.2969400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Thrall (-97.29694, 30.59048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.73 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.36 gal · 35.46 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.69 $35.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.90 $39.80
Premium $4.59 $21.49 $42.97
Diesel $3.99 $18.69 $37.37

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Thrall. The current time is 03:08:56.

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.