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

The driving distance from Willis, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (311 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.54 mi
03h 28m
Flight
193.25 mi
311.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.25 mi
Kilometers
311.01 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.54 mi
Kilometers
377.46 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Willis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willis
2026-04-22T20:14
Arrive San Antonio
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willis
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
Columbus
TX

City in Colorado County, Texas, United States

From Willis
116 mi
01h 44m
To San Antonio
118.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
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 Willis and San Antonio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Stewart Street

    11 m · 8 sec · East Stewart Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Danville Street

    110 m · 10 sec · North Danville Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Montgomery Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd

    1457 ft · 40 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 99 Toll West: Grand Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West

    37.8 mi · 41 min · North Grand Parkway West

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio

    3149 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Katy Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

    790 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    1830 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 10 East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · East Houston Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Military Plaza

    119 m · 16 sec · Military Plaza

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    100 m · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willis and San Antonio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Katy Freeway
161 mi · 69%
North Grand Parkway West
37.8 mi · 16%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd
22.3 mi · 10%
East Commerce Street
4.32 mi · 2%
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi · 1%
99 Toll West
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Katy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

149 mi · 02h 30m

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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
193.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 44m from Willis
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Willis 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 Willis to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Willis and 118.6 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 193.2 miles (311 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.29 one way or $62.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

67 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

109 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Houston

113 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

113 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willis and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 193.25 mi (311.01 km).

Willis

#1 Willis

City in Texas, USA

Population7,122
Coordinates30.4249300, -95.4799400
Altitude116
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: East Stewart Street (-95.47996, 30.424987)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.33 L · about $31.29
Round trip
$62.58
16.56 gal · 62.66 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.29 $62.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.21 $70.41
Premium $4.59 $38.01 $76.03
Diesel $3.99 $33.06 $66.12

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 Willis and San Antonio. The current time is 20:14:23.

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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.