Spanning 415.2 miles across the Texas landscape, this journey from Anton to San Antonio typically takes about 6 hours and 32 minutes of pure drive time. Since you will be navigating a turn-heavy local route rather than major interstates, it functions best as a single-day commitment for those comfortable with consistent focus behind the wheel. Budget approximately $62 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. While it is technically possible to complete the trip in one go, staying mindful of the duration is key to keeping your energy levels steady. This route offers a direct, localized experience that avoids the typical highway congestion, making it a practical choice if you prefer a steady, hands-on driving pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
204.8 miles from Anton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 84
80 mi
1h 20m
I 10
71.7 mi
1h 14m
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi
44m
US 83
40 mi
38m
State Highway 153
29.5 mi
33m
Ellis Street
29.4 mi
31m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
South 7th Street
16.5 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 80 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anton, TX and San Antonio, TX.
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Start on Main Street
95 ft·4 sec·Main Street
2
Continue on West 4th Street
227 ft·11 sec·West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
0.2 mi·37 sec·Lawrence Avenue
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At end of road, turn right onto FM 597
0.2 mi·17 sec·West 1st Street
5
Turn sharp left onto US 84; FM 168
6.1 mi·6 min·US Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
11 mi·12 min·Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
6.0 mi·7 min·Clovis Road
8
Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi·4 min·Avenue Q
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
10
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 84
20 mi·20 min·East Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
14
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·16 sec·East 15th Street
15
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi·37 sec·Ralls Road
16
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi·6 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
20
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southwest Georgia Avenue
21
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
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Continue on TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
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Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
24
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
25
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·TX 158
26
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
27
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi·18 min·South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Grassmeyer Street
29
Continue on US 83
29 mi·31 min·Ellis Street
30
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi·38 min·US 83
Toward I 10 East: San AntonioUse the left lane.
31
Continue on I 10
54 mi·54 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi·19 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi·2 min·McDermott Freeway
34
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 569CToward Santa Rosa Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
35
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi·16 sec·North Pecos-La Trinidad
36
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi·1 min·North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
37
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi·55 sec·Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
38
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
To manage your 6-hour and 32-minute transit effectively, aim for an early departure to maximize daylight hours on these local roads. Since the route involves only one planned stop, you should identify your rest point in advance to break up the monotony of the turn-heavy segments. Given the $62 fuel estimate, it is wise to fill your tank before leaving Anton, as local road networks may offer fewer convenient fueling options than major interstates. Flexibility is your greatest asset here; take advantage of the ability to adjust your pace as needed throughout the day. Pay close attention to navigation signage along Lawrence Avenue and West 1st Street, as the lack of highway markers makes staying on track essential.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 204.8 miles from Anton, TX, or about 3h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 90 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.8 miles or 3h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Antonio, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anton, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anton, TX
This is one driving day of about 409.6 miles and 7h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Anton, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 84 for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 140.8 and 407.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
140.8 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
147.2 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
6
206.8 mi into trip|~3h 40m in|US 83 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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294.6 mi into trip|~5h 14m in|US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
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407.9 mi into trip|~7h 9m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.89 one way
$123.78 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg143 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$67.75
$135.49
premium
$4.54
$73.13
$146.26
diesel
$5.61
$90.43
$180.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
122.9
1
$43.01
$19.66
Efficient EV
102.4
1
$35.84
$16.38
EV Truck/SUV
163.8
2
$57.34
$26.21
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Anton, TX
Morning
in Anton on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Morning
in San Antonio on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 409.6
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 367.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly tactile driving experience on this 415.2-mile trek, as the route relies entirely on local roads like West 4th Street, Lawrence Avenue, and West 1st Street. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a turn-heavy journey that demands your full attention rather than a mindless cruise. The character of the road is defined by its local nature, favoring smaller thoroughfares over high-speed corridors. Because you won't encounter the rhythm of a standard interstate, the drive feels consistent from start to finish. Keep in mind that the lack of highway stretches means your speed will be dictated by local traffic patterns and the winding nature of the streets.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 140.8 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 409.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 140.8 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 206.8 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anton, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
San Antonio is the second largest city in the state of Texas and the 7th largest in the United States. It's the 24th largest metropolitan area in the country. Visited by more than 31 million annual visitors, San Antonio is a beautiful city at the axis of three different geological terrains: Hill Country, South Texas Plains and Prairie and Lakes. There's a lot to do in this city: fine art museums, historical missions and plenty of amusement parks in addition to great dining and lots of drinking. The culture and people are vibrant and interesting. San Antonio's downtown is one of the most lively in the nation.
Top landmarks
•Alamo Mission in San Antonio — historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
•San Antonio Missions National Historical Park — historic district in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
•Fort Sam Houston — military base in San Antonio, Texas
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 12m. Total distance: 409.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80 miles on US Highway 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at San Antonio, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 140.8 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 206.8 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at San Antonio, TX before the return drive.
