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

The driving distance from Tatum, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 351.9 miles (566.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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
351.91 mi
05h 55m
Flight
309.07 mi
497.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.07 mi
Kilometers
497.4 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.91 mi
Kilometers
566.35 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 6:40 AM CDT
Return by in Tatum
Tue, May 5, 12:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tatum
2026-05-05T00:44
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 6:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tatum
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
Hearne
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Tatum
173.1 mi
02h 57m
To San Antonio
178.9 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hill Street

    44 m · 4 sec · Hill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    18.9 mi · 22 min · Johnson Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Highway 79

    31 mi · 46 min · Highway 79

  4. 4

    Continue on East Rusk Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · East Rusk Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 79 West

    22.9 mi · 26 min · US Highway 79 West

  6. 6

    Continue on East Palestine Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Palestine Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Oak Street

    11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Porter Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    6.9 mi · 9 min · East 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

    926 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

    1360 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pickle Parkway

  19. 19

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

    3262 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tatum 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
70.3 mi · 20%
West Oak Street
66.5 mi · 19%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 9%
Highway 79
31 mi · 9%
US Highway 79 West
22.9 mi · 7%
Johnson Street
18.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

74.8 mi · 01h 25m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
309.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hearne
02h 57m from Tatum
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tatum and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 351.9 miles (566.4 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Hearne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.1 miles from Tatum and 178.9 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.94 one way or $93.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tatum and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Hearne

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

31 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

76 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Taylor

85 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Waco, TX

91 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tatum and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 309.07 mi (497.4 km).

Tatum

#1 Tatum

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population1,417
Coordinates32.3159900, -94.5165900
Altitude103
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: Hill Street (-94.517018, 32.315951)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.42 gal
47.01 L · about $46.94
Round trip
$93.87
24.84 gal · 94.02 L
Estimated CO2
110.4 kg one way
Round trip: 220.8 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.94 $93.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.81 $105.62
Premium $4.59 $57.02 $114.04
Diesel $3.99 $49.59 $99.19

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tatum and San Antonio. The current time is 00:44:25.

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.