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

The driving distance from Spring, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 212.6 miles (342.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.65 mi
03h 17m
Flight
190.02 mi
305.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.02 mi
Kilometers
305.8 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.65 mi
Kilometers
342.22 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, May 3, 3:54 AM CDT
Return by in Spring
Sun, May 3, 7:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring
2026-05-03T00:36
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, May 3, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring
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
Weimar
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Spring
105.1 mi
01h 38m
To San Antonio
107.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hardy Road

    79 m · 19 sec · East Hardy Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    47 m · 9 sec · East Noble Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    1712 ft · 36 sec · West Hardy Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Riley Fuzzel Road

    992 ft · 27 sec · West Riley Fuzzel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Spring Stuebner Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Stuebner Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1779 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    1440 ft · 38 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Grand Parkway West

  9. 9

    Continue on North Grand Parkway West

    1517 ft · 26 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1432 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Grand Parkway

    1846 ft · 34 sec · Grand Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll West

    2348 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West

    36.3 mi · 39 min · North Grand Parkway West

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio

    3149 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
161 mi · 76%
North Grand Parkway West
37.7 mi · 18%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 1%
Spring Stuebner Road
0.88 mi
90th Infantry Division Highway
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

149 mi · 02h 30m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
190 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weimar
01h 38m from Spring
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring 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 Spring to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Weimar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Spring and 107.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.34 one way or $56.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring and Sunny near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Weimar

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

86 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Austin

113 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

113 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

114 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 190.02 mi (305.8 km).

Spring

#1 Spring

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population54,298
Coordinates30.0799400, -95.4171600
Altitude37
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: East Hardy Road (-95.41694, 30.079978)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.4 L · about $28.34
Round trip
$56.69
15 gal · 56.8 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.34 $56.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.89 $63.78
Premium $4.59 $34.43 $68.87
Diesel $3.99 $29.95 $59.89

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring and San Antonio. The current time is 00:36:17.

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.