Origin
Beeville, TX
Morning in Beeville on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beeville, 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
1h 49m
Distance
90 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beeville, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 90-mile drive from Beeville, Texas, to San Antonio, Texas, can easily be completed in under two hours, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on US Highway 181 North and I-37, with 84% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $14, so you won't need to break the bank on gas. Both Beeville and San Antonio are located in the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels. This route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45 miles from Beeville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 181 North | 42.1 mi | 50m |
| South US Highway 181 | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| I 37 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| North US Highway 181 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 181 South | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| 10th Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South Sunset Strip Drive | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South Storts Street | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 181 North
— 42.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beeville, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on North Madison A
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Madison A
2
Turn right onto West Corpus Christi Street
376 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Corpus Christi Street
3
Turn left onto US 181 Bus
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
4
Continue on US 181 Bus
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northeast Washington Street
5
Continue on US 181 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Saint Mary's Street
6
Turn slight right onto FM 3355
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Charco Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
8
Continue on US 181
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 181 North
9
Continue on US 181
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
10
Continue on US 181
13 mi
·
14 min
·
South US Highway 181
11
Continue on US 181
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
12
Continue on US 181; FM 887
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North US Highway 181
13
Continue on US 181
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Storts Street
14
Continue on US 181
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 181 South
15
Continue on US 181
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
10th Street
16
Continue on US 181
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 181 North
17
Take the exit onto US 181
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
South US Highway 181
18
Merge onto I 37
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 141
Toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
380 ft
·
11 sec
·
Interstate 37 South
21
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Street
22
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
23
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
24
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 49-minute duration, this trip is best tackled as a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can leave Beeville in the morning and arrive in San Antonio with plenty of the day left to explore. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 42.1-mile stretch on US Highway 181 North, to ensure you have enough to reach San Antonio comfortably. The estimated fuel cost of $14 suggests you'll likely only need one fill-up, if any, depending on your vehicle.
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 45 miles from Beeville, TX, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.1 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45 miles or 55m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Antonio, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Beeville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beeville, TX
This is one driving day of about 90 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Beeville, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 181 North for about 42.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45 miles from Beeville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 89.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Corpus Christi Street
Turn right onto West Corpus Christi Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 181 Bus / North Washington Street
Turn left onto US 181 Bus / North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
79.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
I 37
Merge onto I 37
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
88.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 141
Toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
5
89.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
Dolorosa Street
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.60 one way
$27.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
| premium | $4.54 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.87 | $39.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36 | 0 | $12.60 | $5.76 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Morning in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
7:52 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
1 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
1h 49m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 90-mile stretch. With 84% of the route on major highways like US Highway 181 North and I-37, you'll experience a good amount of consistent driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 42.1 miles on US Highway 181 North, offering a solid period of open road. While predominantly highway, the initial part of the journey on US-181 may offer a slightly different feel before merging onto the interstate. Overall, this is a route built for steady progress rather than winding scenic detours.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.1 mi on US Highway 181 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 181 North and South US Highway 181. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Corpus Christi Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Corpus Christi Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 181 Bus / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.4 miles (I 37): 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 1h 49m. Total distance: 90 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.1 miles on US Highway 181 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Corpus Christi Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 181 Bus / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.4 miles (I 37): 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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