How far is San Saba, TX from Richland Springs, TX?

The driving distance from San Saba, TX to Richland Springs, TX is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.72 mi
00h 15m
Flight
14.35 mi
23.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.35 mi
Kilometers
23.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.72 mi
Kilometers
23.69 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in San Saba
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Saba
2026-04-18T05:57
Arrive Richland Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in San Saba
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Goldthwaite
TX

City in Texas, USA

From San Saba
7.3 mi
00h 07m
To Richland Springs
7.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Saba and Richland Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Saba and Richland Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wallace Street

    14.7 mi · 17 min · East Wallace Street

  2. 2

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Coyote Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Saba and Richland Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
2 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Wallace Street
14.7 mi · 100%
Longest Stretch

East Wallace Street

Start on East Wallace Street

14.7 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldthwaite
00h 07m from San Saba
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving San Saba and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Richland Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Saba to Richland Springs?

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goldthwaite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from San Saba and 7.4 miles from Richland Springs.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around San Saba and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Richland Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Goldthwaite

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

84 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

88 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

111 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Saba and Richland Springs. Straight-line distance: 14.35 mi (23.09 km).

San Saba

#1 San Saba

City in Texas, USA

Population3,141
Coordinates31.1957200, -98.7181000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
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#2 Richland Springs

Town of the United States

Population310
Coordinates31.2696100, -98.9450500
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Start: East Wallace Street (-98.7181, 31.195838)
End: US 190 (-98.945055, 31.269893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.97 L · about $1.97
Round trip
$3.93
1.04 gal · 3.94 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.97 $3.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.59 $2.39 $4.77
Diesel $3.99 $2.08 $4.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between San Saba and Richland Springs. The current time is 05:57:55.

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.