How far is San Antonio, TX from Willow Park, TX?

The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Willow Park, TX is about 283.3 miles (456 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236 miles (379.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
283.32 mi
05h 10m
Flight
236 mi
379.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236 mi
Kilometers
379.8 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.32 mi
Kilometers
455.96 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willow Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 PM CDT
Return by in San Antonio
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Antonio
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Willow Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
6:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Temple
TX

The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.

From San Antonio
141.9 mi
02h 35m
To Willow Park
141.4 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Willow Park.

  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

    66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin

    2907 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45 mi · 47 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene

    1.6 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 5: Mikus Road

    1339 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    1608 ft · 33 sec · East Interstate 20

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Kings Gate Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Kings Gate Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Royal View Drive

    96 m · 19 sec · Royal View Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Squaw Creek Road

    2510 ft · 2 min · Squaw Creek Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Squaw Creek Road

    1411 ft · 1 min · Squaw Creek Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Squaw Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 66%
I 35W
45 mi · 16%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 7%
North Pan Am Expressway
15.6 mi · 6%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
236 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
02h 35m from San Antonio
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Willow Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Willow Park?

The road trip is about 283.3 miles (456 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from San Antonio and 141.4 miles from Willow Park.

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

The direct path is about 236 miles (379.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.79 one way or $75.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around San Antonio and Mostly Sunny near Willow Park.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

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

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

RAIL

Temple

315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

37 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

38 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

40 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Willow Park. Straight-line distance: 236 mi (379.8 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
Willow Park

#2 Willow Park

City in Texas, United States

Population5,994
Coordinates32.7626300, -97.6505800
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: San Antonio (-98.49363, 29.42412)
End: Willow Park (-97.65058, 32.76263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.84 L · about $37.79
Round trip
$75.58
20 gal · 75.68 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.79 $75.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.52 $85.04
Premium $4.59 $45.91 $91.82
Diesel $3.99 $39.93 $79.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Willow Park. The current time is 06:52:51.

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.