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

The driving distance from Wolfforth, TX to San Antonio, TX is about 395.7 miles (636.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.9 miles (563.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
395.66 mi
06h 12m
Flight
349.88 mi
563.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.88 mi
Kilometers
563.08 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
395.66 mi
Kilometers
636.75 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Antonio
Sun, May 31, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Wolfforth
Sun, May 31, 1:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfforth
2026-05-31T01:01
Arrive San Antonio
Sun, May 31, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 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
11:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolfforth
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
Ballinger
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Wolfforth
196.4 mi
03h 06m
To San Antonio
199.3 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dowden Road

    1565 ft · 36 sec · Dowden Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Highway 62

    2369 ft · 47 sec · East Highway 62

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 327

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Slaton, Post

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

    1603 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Loop 289

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    635 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Slaton Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Slaton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  12. 12

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  25. 25

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  31. 31

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2582 ft · 56 sec · Dolorosa Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dolorosa Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolfforth 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
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
112 mi · 28%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 19%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 7%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 7%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

73.9 mi · 01h 14m

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
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
349.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballinger
03h 06m from Wolfforth
Leave By
11:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wolfforth 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 Wolfforth to San Antonio?

The road trip is about 395.7 miles (636.8 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?

Ballinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.4 miles from Wolfforth and 199.3 miles from San Antonio.

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

The direct path is about 349.9 miles (563.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 $52.75 one way or $105.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ballinger

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ballinger and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Ballinger City Administrator
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Ballinger City Administrator

Ballinger , TX
700 Railroad Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballinger.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfforth and San Antonio. Straight-line distance: 349.88 mi (563.08 km).

Wolfforth

#1 Wolfforth

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population5,716
Coordinates33.5059200, -102.0090600
Altitude1011
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: Dowden Avenue (-102.00902, 33.50592)
End: Dolorosa Street (-98.493645, 29.424163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 637 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.96 gal
52.85 L · about $52.75
Round trip
$105.51
27.92 gal · 105.7 L
Estimated CO2
124.1 kg one way
Round trip: 248.1 kg / 547 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.75 $105.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.36 $118.72
Premium $4.59 $64.09 $128.18
Diesel $3.99 $55.74 $111.48

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolfforth and San Antonio. The current time is 01:01:20.

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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.