How far is Slaton, TX from San Antonio, TX?
The driving distance from Slaton, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 372.9 miles (600.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 333.7 miles (537 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slaton and San Antonio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slaton and San Antonio.
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Start on the route
71 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
63 m · 8 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Lubbock Street
117 m · 16 sec · West Lubbock Street
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
983 ft · 22 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto West Division Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Division Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Highway 84
1019 ft · 28 sec · South Highway 84
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Take the ramp slight left
775 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 2 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Lamar Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Slaton and San Antonio.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Slaton and Sunny near San Antonio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slaton to San Antonio?
The road trip is about 372.9 miles (600.2 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?
Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185 miles from Slaton and 187.9 miles from San Antonio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 333.7 miles (537 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 5:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.73 one way or $99.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Slaton and Sunny near San Antonio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slaton and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 333.68 mi (537 km).
#1 Slaton
City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,975 |
| Coordinates | 33.4373100, -101.6434900 |
| Altitude | 940 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 600 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $49.73 | $99.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.96 | $111.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $60.42 | $120.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.55 | $105.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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