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

The driving distance from Wellington, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 430.1 miles (692.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 388.5 miles (625.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
430.07 mi
07h 01m
Flight
388.56 mi
625.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
388.56 mi
Kilometers
625.32 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
430.07 mi
Kilometers
692.13 km
Drive Time
07h 01m

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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 07h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Mon, Jun 1, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in Wellington
Mon, Jun 1, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellington
2026-06-01T00:55
Arrive San Antonio
Mon, Jun 1, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellington
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Wellington
221.5 mi
03h 30m
To San Antonio
208.6 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
98°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
91°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    40 m · 11 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    115 m · 16 sec · West Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    99 m · 11 sec · 9th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    2193 ft · 1 min · East Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2463 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    119.3 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Houston Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    39.2 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West Court Plaza

    595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    32.5 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    39.5 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellington 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Houston Street
119 mi · 28%
I 10 East
112 mi · 26%
Commercial Avenue
79.8 mi · 19%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 10%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 7%
South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Houston Street

Turn right onto Houston Street

119 mi · 02h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
388.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
03h 30m from Wellington
Leave By
9:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wellington and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 430.1 miles (692.1 km) and usually takes 07h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.5 miles from Wellington and 208.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 388.5 miles (625.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.37 one way or $114.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wellington and Partly Sunny near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellington and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 388.56 mi (625.32 km).

Wellington

#1 Wellington

City in Texas, United States

Population2,040
Coordinates34.8561700, -100.2137300
Altitude619
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: 8th Street (-100.21373, 34.856174)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 692 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.18 gal
57.45 L · about $57.37
Round trip
$114.73
30.36 gal · 114.9 L
Estimated CO2
134.9 kg one way
Round trip: 269.8 kg / 595 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.37 $114.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.55 $129.09
Premium $4.59 $69.69 $139.38
Diesel $3.99 $60.61 $121.23

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellington and San Antonio. The current time is 00:55:57.

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.