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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Runnels County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on 8th Street
40 m · 11 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
115 m · 16 sec · West Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
99 m · 11 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
2193 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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Turn left
2463 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Houston Street
119.3 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Houston Street
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Turn right
30 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
39.2 mi · 58 min
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Continue on West Court Plaza
595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza
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Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue
32.5 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
39.5 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Wellington
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,040 |
| Coordinates | 34.8561700, -100.2137300 |
| Altitude | 619 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 692 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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