How far is Three Rivers, TX from San Antonio, TX?

The driving distance from Three Rivers, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
74.81 mi
01h 08m
Flight
69.2 mi
111.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.2 mi
Kilometers
111.37 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.81 mi
Kilometers
120.39 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Three Rivers
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Rivers
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Three Rivers
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
Pleasanton
TX

Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America

From Three Rivers
37.4 mi
00h 34m
To San Antonio
37.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Rivers and San Antonio.

  1. 1

    Start on South Harborth Avenue

    4.3 mi · 6 min · South Harborth Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  4. 4

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

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South

    116 m · 12 sec · Interstate 37 South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Rivers 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Harborth Avenue
73.3 mi · 98%
East Commerce Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Commerce Street
0.26 mi
Military Plaza
0.07 mi
Interstate 37 South
0.07 mi
Dolorosa Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

South Harborth Avenue

Take the exit straight

68.8 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasanton
00h 34m from Three Rivers
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Three Rivers and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight 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 Three Rivers to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Three Rivers and 37.4 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Three Rivers and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

50 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

114 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Rivers and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 69.2 mi (111.37 km).

Three Rivers

#1 Three Rivers

City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States

Population1,938
Coordinates28.4602700, -98.1825100
Altitude45
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 281 (-98.182583, 28.460286)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.95
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.98 $19.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.23 $22.45
Premium $4.59 $12.12 $24.24
Diesel $3.99 $10.54 $21.08

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Rivers and San Antonio. The current time is 23:48:25.

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.