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

The driving distance from Southmayd, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 358.9 miles (577.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
358.92 mi
05h 42m
Flight
307.85 mi
495.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.85 mi
Kilometers
495.43 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.92 mi
Kilometers
577.62 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Fri, May 1, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Southmayd
Fri, May 1, 4:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southmayd
2026-05-01T05:22
Arrive San Antonio
Fri, May 1, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southmayd
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hewitt
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Southmayd
169.9 mi
02h 51m
To San Antonio
189 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Belknap Road

    118 m · 19 sec · Belknap Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McElroy Street

    1497 ft · 1 min · McElroy Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 56

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 56

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1986 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto State Highway 289

    25.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 289

  6. 6

    Continue on North Preston Road

    3 mi · 4 min · North Preston Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US 380

    1341 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    71 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West University Drive

    948 ft · 19 sec · West University Drive

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1118 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West University Drive

    1025 ft · 15 sec · West University Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Dallas North Tollway

    921 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West University Drive

    1679 ft · 43 sec · West University Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dallas Parkway

    2539 ft · 42 sec · Dallas Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    29.6 mi · 33 min · Dallas North Tollway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    2277 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    100 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South

    737 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  29. 29

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  30. 30

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southmayd 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
43 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 43%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 25%
Dallas North Tollway
29.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 289
25.3 mi · 7%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 5%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
307.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hewitt
02h 51m from Southmayd
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Southmayd and 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 Southmayd to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 358.9 miles (577.6 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?

Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.9 miles from Southmayd and 189 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.84 one way or $95.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Southmayd and Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Hewitt

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

12 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

20 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

43 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

63 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southmayd and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 307.85 mi (495.43 km).

Southmayd

#1 Southmayd

City in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Population1,176
Coordinates33.6303800, -96.7691600
Altitude224
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: 1st Street (-96.769161, 33.630382)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.66 gal
47.94 L · about $47.84
Round trip
$95.68
25.32 gal · 95.88 L
Estimated CO2
112.5 kg one way
Round trip: 225 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.84 $95.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.83 $107.66
Premium $4.59 $58.12 $116.24
Diesel $3.99 $50.55 $101.10

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Southmayd and San Antonio. The current time is 05:22:31.

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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.