How far is San Antonio, TX from West Columbia, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to West Columbia, TX is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and West Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and West Columbia.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Commerce Street
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Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
1349 ft · 31 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
583 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East
874 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
92.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 East, TX 71 BUS: Columbus, El Campo
111 m · 9 sec
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Continue on TX 71 East, TX 71 BUS: Columbus, El Campo
1368 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 South
9.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 71 South
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Turn left onto US Highway 90A
7.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on South McCarty Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South McCarty Avenue
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Continue on Boothe Drive
1844 ft · 54 sec · Boothe Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 90A
5.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 90A
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 90A West
5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90A West
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Turn right onto Beasley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Beasley Road
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Continue on Taverner Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Taverner Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto TX-36
20.4 mi · 31 min · TX-36
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Turn left onto West Brazos Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Brazos Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Brazos Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and West Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
92.8 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to West Columbia?
The road trip is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Schulenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from San Antonio and 99.2 miles from West Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.7 miles (278 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Schulenburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schulenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and West Columbia. Straight-line distance: 172.74 mi (278 km).
#1 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Columbia
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,830 |
| Coordinates | 29.1438600, -95.6452200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Columbia (-95.64522, 29.14386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $26.42 | $52.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.91 | $55.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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