How far is Seth Ward, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Seth Ward, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 426.7 miles (686.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 380.3 miles (612 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
426.68 mi
06h 39m
Flight
380.26 mi
611.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
380.26 mi
Kilometers
611.97 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
426.68 mi
Kilometers
686.67 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM CDT
Return by in Seth Ward
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seth Ward
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:10 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
10:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seth Ward
8:00 PM CDT
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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Seth Ward
217.7 mi
03h 19m
To San Antonio
209 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seth Ward and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on Wood Avenue

    2270 ft · 1 min · Wood Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 24th Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East 24th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dimmitt Road

    3074 ft · 1 min · Dimmitt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Interstate 27

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 27

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    797 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    43.5 mi · 44 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 27

    2536 ft · 1 min · North Interstate 27

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Loop 289

    1110 ft · 24 sec · North Loop 289

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    885 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive

    128 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive

    71 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

    563 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Drive

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Slaton Road

    996 ft · 13 sec · Slaton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  30. 30

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  31. 31

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  37. 37

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seth Ward 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
45 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 26%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 17%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
43.5 mi · 10%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 10%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 7%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

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
06h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
380.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
03h 19m from Seth Ward
Leave By
10:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seth Ward and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seth Ward to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 426.7 miles (686.7 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.7 miles from Seth Ward and 209 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 380.3 miles (612 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 CDT. 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 $56.91 one way or $113.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seth Ward and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Winters

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winters and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Bronte, Texas

Bronte , TX
114 S Washington St, Bronte, TX 76933
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winters.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seth Ward and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 380.26 mi (611.97 km).

Seth Ward

#1 Seth Ward

Census designated place

Population2,025
Coordinates34.2117400, -101.6901700
Altitude1028
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: Wood Avenue (-101.690073, 34.211742)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 687 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.06 gal
56.99 L · about $56.91
Round trip
$113.82
30.12 gal · 113.98 L
Estimated CO2
133.8 kg one way
Round trip: 267.7 kg / 590 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.91 $113.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.04 $128.07
Premium $4.59 $69.14 $138.28
Diesel $3.99 $60.13 $120.27

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 Seth Ward and San Antonio. The current time is 01:00:32.

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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.