Cities Near San Antonio
Cities near San Antonio, Texas: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including New Braunfels, San Marcos, Austin. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to San Antonio, Texas is New Braunfels, about 29 mi (47 km) away — roughly 57 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels | 29 mi / 47 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Marcos | 46 mi / 74 km | 1 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Austin | 74 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cedar Park | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pflugerville | 88 mi / 141 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Victoria | 100 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Killeen | 126 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Corpus Christi | 130 mi / 210 km | 3 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Piedras Negras | 132 mi / 213 km | 3 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Temple | 135 mi / 216 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from San Antonio
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: New Braunfels, San Marcos, Austin, Cedar Park, Pflugerville. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from San Antonio
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Killeen, Corpus Christi, Piedras Negras, Temple. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near San Antonio include New Braunfels, San Marcos, Austin, Cedar Park, Pflugerville. The closest is New Braunfels, about 29 miles (47 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit New Braunfels
- → Best time to visit San Marcos
- → Best time to visit Austin
- → Best time to visit Cedar Park
- → Best time to visit Pflugerville
- → Best time to visit Victoria
- → Best time to visit Killeen
- → Best time to visit Corpus Christi
- → Best time to visit Piedras Negras
- → Best time to visit Temple