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

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Wheeler, TX is about 484.1 miles (779.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 428.7 miles (690 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 59m 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
484.08 mi
09h 29m
Flight
428.71 mi
689.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
428.71 mi
Kilometers
689.95 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
484.08 mi
Kilometers
779.05 km
Drive Time
09h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheeler
Tue, May 5, 7:43 AM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 5:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-05-04T22:13
Arrive Wheeler
Tue, May 5, 7:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:30 PM to 5:00 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
5:00 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
Tuscola
TX

Human settlement in Taylor County, Texas, United States of America

From San Antonio
242.5 mi
04h 44m
To Wheeler
241.7 mi
04h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dolorosa Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Market Street

    1042 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navarro Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · San Pedro Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

    2891 ft · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Cypress Street

    604 ft · 10 sec · West Cypress Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    657 ft · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    553 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · McDermott Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto US 83 North

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza

    589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza

  19. 19

    Continue on Commercial Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    37.7 mi · 56 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    162.2 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Oklahoma Avenue

    120 m · 15 sec · East Oklahoma Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Sweetwater Street

    19 m · 3 sec · South Sweetwater Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sweetwater Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commercial Avenue
201 mi · 42%
McDermott Freeway
112 mi · 23%
US 83 North
79.2 mi · 16%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 9%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 6%
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Commercial Avenue

Keep slight right

162 mi · 03h 30m

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
09h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
428.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
04h 44m from San Antonio
Leave By
5:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Wheeler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 484.1 miles (779.1 km) and usually takes 09h 29m 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?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242.5 miles from San Antonio and 241.7 miles from Wheeler.

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

The direct path is about 428.7 miles (690 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 $64.55 one way or $129.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Wheeler.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Wheeler. Straight-line distance: 428.71 mi (689.95 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
Wheeler

#2 Wheeler

City in Texas, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates35.4453300, -100.2709600
Altitude764
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Wheeler (-100.27096, 35.44533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 779 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.08 gal
64.66 L · about $64.55
Round trip
$129.09
34.16 gal · 129.32 L
Estimated CO2
151.8 kg one way
Round trip: 303.6 kg / 669 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $64.55 $129.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $72.62 $145.25
Premium $4.59 $78.41 $156.83
Diesel $3.99 $68.20 $136.40

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Wheeler. The current time is 22:13:13.

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.