Origin
Asherton, TX
Late night in Asherton on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asherton, TX to San Antonio, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
115.5 mi
186 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Asherton, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Asherton, TX to San Antonio, TX is 115.5 miles and takes about 2h 19m via Purple Heart Trail, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas to another part of the same region, offering a straightforward drive. With a relatively short distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a single-day journey. Plan for a mixed driving experience that balances highway speeds with local road travel. This route is best suited for those looking for an efficient way to get between these two Texan locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.8 miles from Asherton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 60.4 mi | 1h |
| TX 85 | 32.2 mi | 47m |
| FM 190 | 11 mi | 15m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Carter Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Santa Rosa Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Laredo Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dolorosa Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 60.4 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asherton, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on FM 190
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Carter Street
2
Continue on FM 190; FM 1557
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
FM 190; FM 1557
3
Turn left onto FM 190
11 mi
·
14 min
·
FM 190
4
At end of road, turn right onto TX 85
32 mi
·
47 min
·
TX 85
5
Turn left onto I-35 Access Road East
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I-35 Access Road East
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Merge onto I 35
60 mi
·
1 hr
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 155A
Toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto South Laredo Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Laredo Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on South Santa Rosa Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Santa Rosa Street
13
Turn right onto Dolorosa Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
14
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2h 19m duration, you can depart Asherton, TX anytime and still comfortably reach San Antonio, TX within the same day. With only 115.5 miles, you have a lot of flexibility regarding stops; consider breaking up the drive with a brief pause if needed, especially during the 60.4-mile stretch on Purple Heart Trail. The estimated fuel cost is around $17, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before leaving Asherton to avoid needing to search for stations. Keep an eye on road signs as you navigate the transitions between TX 85, FM 190, and the Purple Heart Trail.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.8 miles from Asherton, TX, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.4 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
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 Asherton, 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.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Asherton, TX
This is one driving day of about 115.5 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Asherton, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 60.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Asherton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 114.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FM 190
Turn left onto FM 190
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
TX 85
At end of road, turn right onto TX 85
Navigation decision point
5
44 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
113.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
114.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 155A
Toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.45 one way
$34.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $19.10 | $38.21 |
| premium | $4.54 | $20.62 | $41.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.50 | $51.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.13 | $5.54 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Late night in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a 46% highway share, meaning you'll experience a good mix of faster routes and more local, potentially slower roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 60.4 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, providing a solid segment of uninterrupted travel. Expect the road conditions to vary as you transition between these different road types. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' so be prepared for changes in speed limits and road complexity throughout the 115.5-mile journey.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.4 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near FM 190.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (FM 190): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (TX 85): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in San Antonio, TX
Full guide →Founded 1718
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 115.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.4 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (FM 190): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (TX 85): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at San Antonio, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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