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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Tioga, TX is about 328.5 miles (528.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m 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
328.46 mi
06h 02m
Flight
294.34 mi
473.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.34 mi
Kilometers
473.69 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.46 mi
Kilometers
528.61 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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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 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tioga
Sun, May 24, 9:42 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Mon, May 25, 3:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-24T15:40
Arrive Tioga
Sun, May 24, 9:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 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
11:54 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
Lorena
TX

City in Texas

From San Antonio
164.5 mi
03h 01m
To Tioga
164 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin

    2907 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    51.5 mi · 54 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2185 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 288

    1480 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.1 km · 60 sec · North Interstate 35

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 288 East

    597 ft · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1319 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North Loop 288

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Loop 288

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 428: Denton, Aubrey

    1866 ft · 53 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Sherman Drive

    10.6 mi · 16 min · East Sherman Drive

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Gene Autry Drive

    85 m · 12 sec · Gene Autry Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gene Autry Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 57%
I 35W
51.5 mi · 16%
North Freeway
19.8 mi · 6%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 5%
East Sherman Drive
10.6 mi · 3%
I 35W TEXpress
8.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
294.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorena
03h 01m from San Antonio
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tioga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.5 miles (528.6 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?

Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from San Antonio and 164 miles from Tioga.

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

The direct path is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 $43.80 one way or $87.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tioga.

Stop Ideas Near Lorena

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

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

RAIL

McGregor

19 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

35 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

57 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Tioga. Straight-line distance: 294.34 mi (473.69 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
Tioga

#2 Tioga

Town of the United States

Population1,117
Coordinates33.4667800, -96.9183400
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Tioga (-96.91834, 33.46678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.59 gal
43.87 L · about $43.80
Round trip
$87.60
23.18 gal · 87.74 L
Estimated CO2
103 kg one way
Round trip: 206 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.80 $87.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.28 $98.56
Premium $4.59 $53.21 $106.42
Diesel $3.99 $46.28 $92.56

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Tioga. The current time is 15:40:06.

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.