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

The driving distance from Wheeler, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 472.1 miles (759.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 428.7 miles (690 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
472.03 mi
07h 42m
Flight
428.71 mi
689.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
428.71 mi
Kilometers
689.95 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
472.03 mi
Kilometers
759.66 km
Drive Time
07h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 4:30 AM CDT
Return by in Wheeler
Tue, May 5, 12:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheeler
2026-05-04T20:48
Arrive San Antonio
Tue, May 5, 4:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:42 PM to 3:12 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
8:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheeler
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
Tuscola
TX

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

From Wheeler
242.4 mi
03h 51m
To San Antonio
229.7 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sweetwater Street

    19 m · 5 sec · South Sweetwater Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Oklahoma Avenue

    120 m · 17 sec · East Oklahoma Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    162.1 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    39.2 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West Court Plaza

    595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    32.5 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    39.5 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeler 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 24%
Commercial Avenue
79.8 mi · 17%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 9%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 6%
South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 3%
McDermott Freeway
1.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

162 mi · 03h 30m

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 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
428.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
03h 51m from Wheeler
Leave By
8:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wheeler and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 472.1 miles (759.7 km) and usually takes 07h 42m 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?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242.4 miles from Wheeler and 229.7 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 428.7 miles (690 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 $62.96 one way or $125.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wheeler and Mostly Sunny near San Antonio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheeler and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 428.71 mi (689.95 km).

Wheeler

#1 Wheeler

City in Texas, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates35.4453300, -100.2709600
Altitude764
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: South Sweetwater Street (-100.270848, 35.44533)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 760 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.66 gal
63.05 L · about $62.96
Round trip
$125.92
33.32 gal · 126.1 L
Estimated CO2
148.1 kg one way
Round trip: 296.1 kg / 653 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $62.96 $125.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $70.84 $141.68
Premium $4.59 $76.49 $152.97
Diesel $3.99 $66.52 $133.05

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 Wheeler and San Antonio. The current time is 20:48:01.

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.