Well yes in a way, as how Saul was on his way to Damascus, but how far away I'm not certain, all know is that he was on his way their. hopefully this help, please people if you know more please up grade this answer.
More info:According to the account in Acts 9, Saul's journey to Damascus was almost complete when the Lord appeared to him.Acts 9:3 - As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. [NKJV]
Since Saul was blinded by the encounter, and had to be led "by the hand" the rest of the way by his companions (v.8), it seems to be a deliberate consideration on the part of the Lord, who could have struck Saul down at any point, that they did not have very far to go to complete their journey.
Tarsus
Saul was born and raised in Tarsus, a city in the Roman province of Cilicia, which is in modern-day Turkey.
When He was on his way to Damascus. It says it in Acts .9:3..."And as he journeyed (Saul) he came near to Damascus:..."KJV
Acts 9 [Full Chapter][ The Damascus Road: Saul Converted ] Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven.
Saul was drawing near to Damascus when suddenly a light from heaven shined around him.
Saul (later changed to Paul) was born in Tarsus, on Turkey's souther shore (acts 22:3).
St. Paul was originally Saul of Tarsus, who hated Christians and wanted them all imprisoned (or worse). After his conversion on the road to Damascus, Saul adopted the name Paul, to show a change from his former life.
Saul, later known as Paul, was from Tarsus, a city in modern-day Turkey. He was a Roman citizen, a Jew, and a prominent figure in the early Christian church.
Following Jesus' instructions, Saul met and spent several days with Ananias in Damascus. Acts 9:6-17 "And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do... And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth... Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me..."
Ananias. See Acts 9:10-17.
When he grew up, his name was Saul. His place of birth and upbringing was the city of Tarsus (on what is now the mid-south coast of modern-day Turkey). Saul's parents were Jewish, and he was brought up in the Jewish faith, and became a rabbi, by training. Saul's parents were tent makers for the Roman legions, by trade. Therefore, they were also granted Roman citizenship. It was not until Saul's travels, on the road to Damascus, that his conversion took place, changing his name to Paul, perceiving that he should follow Jesus, rather than persecute him.
Saul was not going to Calvary, but to Damascus when he was converted to Christianity. Jesus said to him, "Saul, Saul why are you persecuting Me?" Saul said,"Who are You, Lord?" To which Jesus replied, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads." Saul then asked, "Lord what do you want me to do?" Jesus told him to arise and go into the city, Damascus, and you will be told what to do." Read the entire account of Paul's conversion to Christianity in the Holy Scriptures. The book of Acts, chapter 9.