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

The driving distance from Seadrift, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
145.61 mi
02h 45m
Flight
128.24 mi
206.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.24 mi
Kilometers
206.39 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.61 mi
Kilometers
234.34 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM CDT
Return by in Seadrift
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seadrift
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seadrift
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
Cuero
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Seadrift
73.4 mi
01h 22m
To San Antonio
72.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSE
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 Seadrift and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    22 m · 8 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 185 North

    8.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 185 North

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 35 South

    93 m · 10 sec · State Highway 35 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 185 North

    22.4 mi · 34 min · State Highway 185 North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Port Lavaca Drive

    1042 ft · 18 sec · Port Lavaca Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Goodwin Avenue

    1798 ft · 35 sec · East Goodwin Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Navarro Street

    2462 ft · 51 sec · North Navarro Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Rio Grande Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · East Rio Grande Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 87 North

    22.1 mi · 25 min · US Highway 87 North

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Esplanade Street

    1.2 km · 60 sec · South Esplanade Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Heaton Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · West Heaton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Roland Avenue

    3196 ft · 1 min · Roland Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I 10 West, US 90 West

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281: Corpus Christi, Johnson City

    644 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 37 North, US 281 North: Johnson City

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  22. 22

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

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 185 North
30.9 mi · 21%
US Highway 87 North
22.1 mi · 15%
North Main Street
3.88 mi · 3%
West Heaton Street
3.86 mi · 3%
East Broadway Street
1.65 mi · 1%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

76.2 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuero
01h 22m from Seadrift
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seadrift 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 Seadrift to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Cuero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Seadrift and 72.2 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cuero

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

107 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seadrift and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 128.24 mi (206.39 km).

Seadrift

#1 Seadrift

City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States

Population1,500
Coordinates28.4152800, -96.7135900
Altitude3
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: 4th Street (-96.71364, 28.415285)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.45 L · about $19.42
Round trip
$38.85
10.28 gal · 38.9 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.42 $38.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.71
Premium $4.59 $23.60 $47.20
Diesel $3.99 $20.52 $41.05

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 Seadrift and San Antonio. The current time is 20:23:16.

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.