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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Timpson, TX is about 329.3 miles (529.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
329.24 mi
06h 16m
Flight
297.75 mi
479.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.75 mi
Kilometers
479.19 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.24 mi
Kilometers
529.86 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-19T04:06
Arrive Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 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
11:28 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
Parker
TX

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
164.6 mi
03h 08m
To Timpson
164.7 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34 mi · 30 min · Pickle Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws Road

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    2939 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto TX 21

    1465 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Camino Real

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Camino Real

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto College Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · College Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 21 East

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    33 mi · 37 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    20.9 mi · 31 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Stallings Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on North US Highway 59

    23.2 mi · 27 min · North US Highway 59

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Jacob Street

    1244 ft · 26 sec · Jacob Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Bear Drive

    118 m · 8 sec · Bear Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Ross Graves Drive

    62 m · 4 sec · Ross Graves Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Graves Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21 East
144 mi · 44%
Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 10%
Camino Real
23.3 mi · 7%
North US Highway 59
23.2 mi · 7%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 7%
I 10 East
11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 21 East

Keep slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 31m

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 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
297.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parker
03h 08m from San Antonio
Leave By
11:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving San Antonio and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Timpson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329.3 miles (529.9 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?

Parker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.6 miles from San Antonio and 164.7 miles from Timpson.

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

The direct path is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 $43.91 one way or $87.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around San Antonio and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Timpson.

Stop Ideas Near Parker

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

16 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

78 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

85 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

96 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Timpson. Straight-line distance: 297.75 mi (479.19 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
Timpson

#2 Timpson

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population1,130
Coordinates31.9037800, -94.3952000
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Timpson (-94.3952, 31.90378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.62 gal
43.98 L · about $43.91
Round trip
$87.82
23.24 gal · 87.96 L
Estimated CO2
103.3 kg one way
Round trip: 206.5 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.91 $87.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.41 $98.82
Premium $4.59 $53.35 $106.69
Diesel $3.99 $46.40 $92.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Timpson. The current time is 04:06:11.

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.