Road Trips from San Antonio, TX
San Antonio is a great launchpad for a variety of Texas road trips. You've got options for quick, half-day drives on mostly flat terrain with park access, or longer hauls that offer a change of scenery. If you're looking to stay closer, several destinations are under four hours away, featuring mostly highway or surface road profiles and including notable parks like San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. For a more involved weekend trip, consider heading further west or north, where drives are longer but can offer more varied terrain and multiple park opportunities.
Total Routes
16
Shortest
3.5h
With Parks Nearby
16
Full-day getaway
Hubbard, TX
3h 49m208.8 mi one way
This 3.8-hour drive to Hubbard sticks to mostly surface roads, making it a straightforward option if you prefer less highway time. It's a shorter trip than many others, and you'll pass by Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Franklin, TX
3h 32m194.1 mi one way
Franklin is a quick 3.5-hour trip primarily on the highway, making it an efficient choice. You'll have access to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park along your route, and the terrain remains mostly flat for the entire drive.
Weekend trip
12 total in this range
Sherwood Shores, TX
6h 27m359.8 mi one way
At 6.5 hours, this drive to Sherwood Shores is one of the longer day trips, but it scores a perfect 10 for its mixed highway and surface road profile. You'll drive through mostly flat terrain and have opportunities to visit Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Haslet, TX
5h 6m284 mi one way
This 5.1-hour trip to Haslet offers a mixed highway and surface road experience with a high drive score of 10. It's a good option for a longer day trip, providing access to Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Talty, TX
5h 11m289.6 mi one way
Talty is a 5.2-hour drive with a perfect drive score, utilizing a mix of highway and surface roads. This route is similar in length to Haslet and also provides access to Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Munday, TX
5h 58m334.2 mi one way
For a 6-hour drive with a perfect drive score, Munday is a solid choice. The route features mixed highway and surface roads and gently rolling terrain. You'll have the chance to visit San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.
Hilltop Lakes, TX
4h 8m213.3 mi one way
Hilltop Lakes is a 4.1-hour drive that predominantly uses highways, offering a straightforward journey. This route includes San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and maintains mostly flat terrain throughout.
Long-haul ideas
Gruver, TX
10h 42m610.6 mi one way
This 10.7-hour drive to Gruver is the longest option and recommends an overnight stay. The route involves a long-haul drive with varied hilly terrain and provides access to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.
Bovina, TX
8h 27m483.4 mi one way
At 8.5 hours, Bovina is a longer trip that includes an overnight recommendation. The drive is mostly highway, with hilly terrain and moderate elevation changes. You'll pass San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park.
Browse by Mood
Sherwood Shores, TX
6h 27m359.8 mi one way
Haslet, TX
5h 6m284 mi one way
Talty, TX
5h 11m289.6 mi one way
Munday, TX
5h 58m334.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions across varied terrains, with parks like San Antonio Missions National Historical Park providing opportunities for outdoor exploration.
Summer
Summer drives are best suited for the shorter, highway-focused routes, as the terrain remains mostly flat and manageable for day trips.
Fall
Fall weather is ideal for longer drives like the one to Gruver, with its hilly terrain and multiple national monuments and recreation areas.
Winter
Winter road trips can be enjoyed year-round, with the mostly flat terrain and highway routes offering consistent accessibility.
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