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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Trinity, TX is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.91 mi
04h 41m
Flight
213.83 mi
344.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.83 mi
Kilometers
344.12 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.91 mi
Kilometers
397.37 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trinity
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Trinity
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Antonio
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Giddings
TX

City in Texas

From San Antonio
123.4 mi
02h 20m
To Trinity
123.5 mi
02h 20m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West William J Bryan Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Boonville Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    48.4 mi · 57 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Take the ramp left

    1177 ft · 32 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 19

    18.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 19

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    29 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21 East
70.7 mi · 29%
Farm-to-Market Road 158
49.4 mi · 20%
Pickle Parkway
34 mi · 14%
Camino Real
23.3 mi · 9%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 9%
State Highway 19
18.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 21 East

Continue on State Highway 21 East

65.2 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Giddings
02h 20m from San Antonio
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trinity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Giddings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.4 miles from San Antonio and 123.5 miles from Trinity.

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

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Giddings

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

62 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

77 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Austin

79 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

92 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Trinity. Straight-line distance: 213.83 mi (344.12 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
Trinity

#2 Trinity

City in Texas

Population2,800
Coordinates30.9451900, -95.3755000
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Trinity (-95.3755, 30.94519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.98 L · about $32.92
Round trip
$65.83
17.42 gal · 65.96 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.92 $65.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.03 $74.07
Premium $4.59 $39.99 $79.98
Diesel $3.99 $34.78 $69.56

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Trinity. The current time is 00:11:44.

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.