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

The driving distance from San Elizario, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 532.6 miles (857.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 486.4 miles (782.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
532.62 mi
07h 37m
Flight
486.43 mi
782.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
486.43 mi
Kilometers
782.83 km
Flight Time
00h 58m

Driving Distance

Road route
532.62 mi
Kilometers
857.17 km
Drive Time
07h 37m

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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 07h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in San Elizario
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Elizario
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:37 PM to 4:07 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
8:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Elizario
8:00 PM MDT
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
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From San Elizario
266.9 mi
03h 48m
To San Antonio
265.6 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
San Elizario Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
89°F
Wednesday
Using Clint as the closest live forecast in the El Paso County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on San Elizario Rd.

    134 m · 24 sec · San Elizario Rd.

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Socorro Road

    121 m · 13 sec · Socorro Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clint - San Elizario Road

    1369 ft · 27 sec · Clint - San Elizario Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South San Elizario Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South San Elizario Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  7. 7

    Continue on FM 1110

    1.3 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East

    847 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    963 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gateway Boulevard East
525 mi · 99%
South San Elizario Road
3.43 mi · 1%
McDermott Freeway
1.65 mi
North Loop Drive
1.21 mi
FM 1110
0.79 mi
North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Gateway Boulevard East

Keep slight right

363 mi · 05h 45m

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
07h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
486.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
03h 48m from San Elizario
Leave By
8:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Elizario and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 532.6 miles (857.2 km) and usually takes 07h 37m 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?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 266.9 miles from San Elizario and 265.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 486.4 miles (782.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 MDT. 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 $71.05 one way or $142.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between San Elizario and San Antonio, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Elizario and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

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

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

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Elizario and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 486.43 mi (782.83 km).

San Elizario

#1 San Elizario

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population9,062
Coordinates31.5851100, -106.2727600
Altitude1110
CountryUnited States
San Antonio

#2 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
Start: Church Road (-106.272907, 31.585258)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 857 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.8 gal
71.15 L · about $71.05
Round trip
$142.09
37.6 gal · 142.3 L
Estimated CO2
167.1 kg one way
Round trip: 334.2 kg / 737 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $71.05 $142.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $79.94 $159.88
Premium $4.59 $86.31 $172.62
Diesel $3.99 $75.07 $150.14

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between San Elizario, TX and San Antonio, TX. The current time in San Elizario is 19:31:39, although it is 20:31:39 in San Antonio.

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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.