How far is Sullivan City, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Sullivan City, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
260.94 mi
04h 07m
Flight
217.45 mi
349.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.45 mi
Kilometers
349.95 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.94 mi
Kilometers
419.94 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Jun 3, 12:51 PM CDT
Return by in Sullivan City
Wed, Jun 3, 4:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan City
2026-06-03T08:43
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Jun 3, 12:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan City
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
Alice
TX

City in Texas

From Sullivan City
130.9 mi
02h 03m
To San Antonio
130 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph E
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan City and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on East Expressway 83

    33 m · 9 sec · East Expressway 83

  2. 2

    Continue on East Expressway 83

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East Expressway 83

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on La Joya Bypass

    23.7 mi · 27 min · La Joya Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sullivan City and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 58%
Nueces Street
83.7 mi · 32%
La Joya Bypass
23.7 mi · 9%
East Expressway 83
2.44 mi · 1%
East Commerce Street
0.9 mi
Commerce Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
217.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alice
02h 03m from Sullivan City
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sullivan City and Partly Sunny then Chance 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 Sullivan City to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Alice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Sullivan City and 130 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.80 one way or $69.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sullivan City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan City and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 217.45 mi (349.95 km).

Sullivan City

#1 Sullivan City

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population4,170
Coordinates26.2775700, -98.5636300
Altitude61
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: US 83 North (-98.563625, 26.27758)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.21 gal
34.86 L · about $34.80
Round trip
$69.61
18.42 gal · 69.72 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.7 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.80 $69.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.16 $78.32
Premium $4.59 $42.28 $84.57
Diesel $3.99 $36.78 $73.55

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sullivan City and San Antonio. The current time is 08:43:18.

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.