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

The driving distance from Whitewright, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 357.7 miles (575.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
357.65 mi
05h 38m
Flight
308.43 mi
496.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.43 mi
Kilometers
496.37 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.65 mi
Kilometers
575.58 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 PM CDT
Return by in Whitewright
Fri, Apr 24, 1:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitewright
2026-04-23T14:16
Arrive San Antonio
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitewright
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lorena
TX

City in Texas

From Whitewright
167 mi
02h 49m
To San Antonio
190.6 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bond Street

    25 m · 4 sec · North Bond Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Grand Street

    2556 ft · 51 sec · West Grand Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    119 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    2792 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 160

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 160

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1927 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1068 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    35 mi · 38 min · Central Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

    153 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

    1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Young Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Harwood Street

    96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1773 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  29. 29

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  30. 30

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2907 ft · 41 sec · North Pan Am Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

    684 ft · 17 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · East Elmira Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    830 ft · 19 sec · North Main Avenue

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Navarro Street

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Navarro Street

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

    2181 ft · 52 sec · North Main Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto West Travis Street

    68 m · 11 sec · West Travis Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Flores Street

    807 ft · 20 sec · North Flores Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitewright 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
43 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 43%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 25%
Central Expressway
35 mi · 10%
North Pan Am Expressway
17 mi · 5%
Sam Rayburn Highway
13.3 mi · 4%
State Highway 160
8.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
308.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorena
02h 49m from Whitewright
Leave By
5:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Whitewright 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 Whitewright to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 357.7 miles (575.6 km) and usually takes 05h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from Whitewright and 190.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.69 one way or $95.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Whitewright and Mostly Cloudy near San Antonio.

Stop Ideas Near Lorena

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

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

RAIL

McGregor

19 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

35 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

57 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitewright and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 308.43 mi (496.37 km).

Whitewright

#1 Whitewright

Town in Grayson and Finn counties in Texas, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates33.5128900, -96.3924800
Altitude229
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: North Bond Street (-96.392547, 33.512891)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.62 gal
47.77 L · about $47.69
Round trip
$95.38
25.24 gal · 95.54 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.3 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.69 $95.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.66 $107.32
Premium $4.59 $57.94 $115.88
Diesel $3.99 $50.39 $100.78

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 Whitewright and San Antonio. The current time is 14:16:37.

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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.