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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Wallis, TX is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
157.52 mi
02h 45m
Flight
146.69 mi
236.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.69 mi
Kilometers
236.08 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.52 mi
Kilometers
253.5 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wallis
Sat, May 30, 2:06 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sat, May 30, 4:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-30T11:20
Arrive Wallis
Sat, May 30, 2:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Waelder
TX

City in Gonzales County, Texas, United States

From San Antonio
78.7 mi
01h 22m
To Wallis
78.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    116.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville

    1005 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Frontage Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Frontage Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Meyer Street

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Meyer Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Legion Street

    47 m · 5 sec · Legion Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    73 m · 7 sec · Railroad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Ash Street

    142 m · 15 sec · Ash Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Guyler Street

    1061 ft · 31 sec · Guyler Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    609 ft · 12 sec · North 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    553 ft · 9 sec · Commerce Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    21 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
116 mi · 74%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 14%
Meyer Street
10.9 mi · 7%
East Commerce Street
3.46 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.76 mi · 1%
Frontage Road
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

116 mi · 01h 56m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
146.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waelder
01h 22m from San Antonio
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Wallis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Waelder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from San Antonio and 78.9 miles from Wallis.

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

The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.01 one way or $42.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waelder

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

65 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

78 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

98 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

118 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Wallis. Straight-line distance: 146.69 mi (236.08 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 Wallis

City in Texas, USA

Population1,325
Coordinates29.6313500, -96.0652400
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Wallis (-96.06524, 29.63135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.04 L · about $21.01
Round trip
$42.02
11.12 gal · 42.08 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.01 $42.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.64 $47.28
Premium $4.59 $25.53 $51.05
Diesel $3.99 $22.20 $44.40

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Wallis. The current time is 11:20:37.

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.