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

The driving distance from Stephenville, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194 miles (312.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
207.31 mi
03h 34m
Flight
194 mi
312.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194 mi
Kilometers
312.21 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.31 mi
Kilometers
333.63 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, May 13, 12:18 AM CDT
Return by in Stephenville
Wed, May 13, 3:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stephenville
2026-05-12T20:44
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, May 13, 12:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stephenville
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
Burnet
TX

City in Texas

From Stephenville
103.4 mi
01h 47m
To San Antonio
103.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Graham Street

    1773 ft · 36 sec · North Graham Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Graham Avenue

    3201 ft · 1 min · South Graham Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Highway 108

    1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 108

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 281

    17.4 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  5. 5

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  8. 8

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Continue on North Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown

    797 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, The Alamo, Visitor Information Center

    55 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto East Commerce Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stephenville 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
153 mi · 74%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 9%
US 281 HOV Lane
17.7 mi · 9%
North Water Street
3.61 mi · 2%
North Rice Street
2.27 mi · 1%
North Key Avenue
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 281

Continue on South US Highway 281

46 mi · 00h 54m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
194 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnet
01h 47m from Stephenville
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stephenville and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stephenville to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Burnet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.4 miles from Stephenville and 103.9 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 194 miles (312.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burnet

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

61 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

62 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Austin

71 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

81 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stephenville and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 194 mi (312.21 km).

Stephenville

#1 Stephenville

City in Texas, USA

Population21,687
Coordinates32.2207000, -98.2022600
Altitude388
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: North Graham Street (-98.202227, 32.220717)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.69 L · about $27.62
Round trip
$55.25
14.62 gal · 55.38 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.62 $55.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.08 $62.16
Premium $4.59 $33.56 $67.12
Diesel $3.99 $29.19 $58.38

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Stephenville and San Antonio. The current time is 20:44:01.

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.