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

The driving distance from San Juan, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.46 mi
03h 29m
Flight
224.46 mi
361.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.46 mi
Kilometers
361.24 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.46 mi
Kilometers
382.16 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM CDT
Return by in San Juan
Wed, May 13, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Juan
2026-05-12T20:44
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Juan
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Alice
TX

City in Texas

From San Juan
118.8 mi
01h 44m
To San Antonio
118.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    54 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    47 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    55 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Nebraska Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Nebraska Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    652 ft · 13 sec · Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 63%
Nueces Street
83.7 mi · 35%
Frontage Road
1.19 mi · 1%
East Commerce Street
0.9 mi
South Nebraska Avenue
0.71 mi
Commerce Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
224.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alice
01h 44m from San Juan
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Juan and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.8 miles from San Juan and 118.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.67 one way or $63.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Juan and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 224.46 mi (361.24 km).

San Juan

#1 San Juan

In Hidalgo County, Texas, San Juan is a city.

Population37,034
Coordinates26.1892400, -98.1552900
Altitude33
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: South Nebraska Avenue (-98.155527, 26.189272)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.72 L · about $31.67
Round trip
$63.34
16.76 gal · 63.44 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.67 $63.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.63 $71.26
Premium $4.59 $38.47 $76.95
Diesel $3.99 $33.46 $66.92

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between San Juan and San Antonio. The current time is 20:44:10.

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.