How far is San Antonio, TX from West Tawakoni, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to West Tawakoni, TX is about 318.8 miles (513.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and West Tawakoni.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and West Tawakoni.
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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
66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
2359 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 148
1529 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto FM 148
2.2 mi · 3 min · FM 148
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Turn right onto West Moore Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Moore Avenue
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Turn left onto North Rockwall Avenue
707 ft · 20 sec · North Rockwall Avenue
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Turn right onto West High Street
2370 ft · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 34 North
14.6 mi · 22 min · State Highway 34 North
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Turn slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Quinlan Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Quinlan Parkway
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Continue on West State Highway 276
2934 ft · 52 sec · West State Highway 276
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Turn right onto Mays Lane
1 mi · 3 min · Mays Lane
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Turn left onto East Rabbit Cove Road
2892 ft · 1 min · East Rabbit Cove Road
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Turn left onto Lake Country Road
1659 ft · 1 min · Lake Country Road
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Turn left
27 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and West Tawakoni.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Tawakoni.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to West Tawakoni?
The road trip is about 318.8 miles (513.1 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Bruceville-Eddy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.6 miles from San Antonio and 159.2 miles from West Tawakoni.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 5:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.51 one way or $85.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Tawakoni.
Stop Ideas Near Bruceville-Eddy
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 Bruceville-Eddy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and West Tawakoni. Straight-line distance: 280.51 mi (451.43 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 Tawakoni
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,994 |
| Coordinates | 32.8937300, -96.0294100 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Tawakoni (-96.02941, 32.89373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 513 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.84 | $95.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.65 | $103.30 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.92 | $89.84 |
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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