Origin
Brownsboro, TX
Morning in Brownsboro on Sunday
Local time
9:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsboro, 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 17m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsboro, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Brownsboro to San Antonio, you are looking at a manageable 66.5-mile journey. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily head out and return without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North Magnolia Avenue, I-10 West, and the 90th Infantry Division Highway. Budgeting about $10 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since both the origin and destination sit within the Great Plains region of Texas, the transition between the two is seamless and familiar. This route offers a straightforward path for travelers who prefer efficiency over a long-haul adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 46 mi | 46m |
| FM 86 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| East Commerce Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| North Magnolia Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| FM 1322 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 10 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 46 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsboro, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on this road
120 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FM 1322
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 1322
3
Turn right onto FM 86
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
FM 86
4
Turn left onto US 183
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 10 West: Seguin
6
Merge onto I 10
34 mi
·
33 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 10; US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 579
Toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Interstate 10 East
12
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Houston Street
13
Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Commerce Street
14
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
15
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
16
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Brownsboro, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 64.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
44.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 10; US 90; TX 130
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
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 579
Toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
5
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Dolorosa Street
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.70 one way
$19.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
9:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 17m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route emphasizes navigation through local infrastructure. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel compared to a high-speed freeway trek. The roads demand your full attention as you transition between North Magnolia Avenue and the 90th Infantry Division Highway. Since there are no designated stops required, you can maintain a steady pace throughout the 66.5-mile duration. This path is ideal if you enjoy the nuance of local road networks over the predictable rhythm of a major highway system.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and FM 86. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.7 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
730 ft
369 ft
Total Climb
447 ft
Total Descent
255 ft
Highest Point
730 ft
~55.1 mi in
Elevation Range
360 ft
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 17m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 10.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.7 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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