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

The driving distance from Taylor, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.31 mi
02h 00m
Flight
102.4 mi
164.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.4 mi
Kilometers
164.79 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.31 mi
Kilometers
204.89 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, May 17, 8:22 AM CDT
Return by in Taylor
Sun, May 17, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-05-17T06:21
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, May 17, 8:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lockhart
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Taylor
62.2 mi
01h 00m
To San Antonio
65.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    136 m · 20 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Talbot Street

    710 ft · 22 sec · Talbot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    6.8 mi · 8 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  7. 7

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

    926 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

    1360 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pickle Parkway

  10. 10

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

    3262 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
70.3 mi · 55%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 26%
West 2nd Street
9.34 mi · 7%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 3%
Chris Kelley Boulevard
2.08 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

70.3 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
01h 00m from Taylor
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor 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 Taylor to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Taylor and 65.1 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylor and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Lockhart

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

26 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

44 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

80 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

94 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 102.4 mi (164.79 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

City in Texas, United States

Population17,921
Coordinates30.5707600, -97.4094400
Altitude172
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 4th Street (-97.409429, 30.570664)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17.01 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.94
8.98 gal · 34.02 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.97 $33.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.09 $38.18
Premium $4.59 $20.61 $41.23
Diesel $3.99 $17.93 $35.86

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and San Antonio. The current time is 06:21:50.

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.