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

The driving distance from Schulenburg, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.1 mi
01h 37m
Flight
97.24 mi
156.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.24 mi
Kilometers
156.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.1 mi
Kilometers
165.93 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Return by in Schulenburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schulenburg
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schulenburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Luling
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From Schulenburg
50.3 mi
00h 48m
To San Antonio
52.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Schulenburg and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Street

    32 m · 6 sec · Summit Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kessler Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Kessler Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road

    740 ft · 20 sec · Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    804 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    80.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road
92.5 mi · 90%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 4%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 2%
Kessler Avenue
0.83 mi · 1%
90th Infantry Division Highway
0.75 mi · 1%
Interstate 10 East
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road

Merge slight left

80.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
00h 48m from Schulenburg
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Schulenburg 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 Schulenburg to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Schulenburg and 52.8 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

36 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

66 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

85 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schulenburg and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 97.24 mi (156.5 km).

Schulenburg

#1 Schulenburg

City in Fayette County, Texas, United States

Population2,935
Coordinates29.6819000, -96.9030400
Altitude112
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: Summit Street (-96.903042, 29.682106)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.77 L · about $13.76
Round trip
$27.51
7.28 gal · 27.54 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.76 $27.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.48 $30.95
Premium $4.59 $16.71 $33.42
Diesel $3.99 $14.53 $29.07

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

There is no time difference between Schulenburg and San Antonio. The current time is 21:59:53.

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.