Trip from Bullard, 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

5h 43m

Distance

306.3 mi

493 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 30m ★

6 AM

5h 44m

8 AM

6h 10m

10 AM

5h 53m

12 PM

5h 50m

3 PM

5h 54m

5 PM

6h 9m

8 PM

5h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Smith and Cherokee counties, Texas, United States

Bullard, TX

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San Antonio, TX

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Trip Overview

This 313.7-mile journey from Bullard, TX, to San Antonio, TX, is a manageable one-day trip, clocking in at around 5 hours and 22 minutes of driving time. You'll primarily navigate local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share, making it a turn-heavy drive through the Great Plains region of Texas. The estimated fuel cost for this route is approximately $48, which is quite reasonable for the distance covered. With only one recommended stop, this route offers a straightforward, if somewhat involved, drive that should be well within the scope of a single day's travel.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

153.2 miles from Bullard, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 79	131.2 mi	2h 36m
Pickle Parkway	70.3 mi	1h 3m
I 10	32.5 mi	33m
US Highway 79 West	22.9 mi	25m
West Oak Street	11.7 mi	13m
US Highway 69 North	9.6 mi	11m
East 2nd Street	6.9 mi	8m
East Commerce Street	4.3 mi	7m

Longest stretch: US 79 — 131.2 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bullard, TX and San Antonio, TX.

Start on FM 344

0.5 mi · 58 sec · South Henderson Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto US 69

9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

Continue on US 69

2.6 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street

Turn right onto US 79

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Rusk Street

Continue on US 79

23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 79 West

Continue on US 79

3.5 mi · 5 min · East Palestine Avenue

Continue on US 79; US 84

12 mi · 13 min · West Oak Street

Turn straight onto US 79

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min · US 79

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Continue on US 79; US 190

54 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US 79; US 190

Turn left onto Porter Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Porter Street

Turn right onto East 2nd Street

6.9 mi · 8 min · East 2nd Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 79

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 79

Turn left onto FM 685

2.1 mi · 2 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto FM 685

1.3 mi · 1 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 10 sec

Exit 426 Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 14 sec · this road

Exit 426 Toward Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

Merge onto TX 130 Toll

70 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Pickle Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 West: San Antonio Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10; TX 130

11 mi · 11 min · I 10; TX 130

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10; US 90; TX 130

9.4 mi · 9 min · I 10; US 90; TX 130

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

Continue on I 10; US 90

1.6 mi · 1 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Exit 579 Toward Commerce Street, Houston Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Interstate 10 East

Turn right onto East Houston Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East Houston Street

Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

4.3 mi · 7 min · East Commerce Street

Turn left onto Military Plaza

392 ft · 15 sec · Military Plaza

Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

327 ft · 8 sec · Dolorosa Street

Arrive at destination

Dolorosa Street

Trip Plan

For this one-day, 5-hour and 22-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Bullard to maximize your daylight hours and minimize encountering heavier local traffic. Given the turn-heavy nature and 0% highway share, factor in slightly more time than the estimated duration for your single stop. Be mindful of your fuel levels, as the $48 estimated cost suggests you'll be making purchases at local stations rather than relying on highway services. A key tip for this route is to ensure your GPS is up-to-date, as navigating numerous local roads and turns can be complex.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 153.2 miles from Bullard, TX, or about 2h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.2 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 67 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 153.2 miles or 2h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 44m

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 Bullard, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Bullard, TX

This is one driving day of about 306.3 miles and 5h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Bullard, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 79 for about 131.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Lee County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington, TX

153 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

Palestine, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington, TX

Meal break

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 313.7

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+12102271373

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Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 182.1 and 301.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

182.1 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in | East 2nd Street

Turn right onto East 2nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

195 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in

Take the ramp toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 426 Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

265.7 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: San Antonio

286.8 mi into trip | ~5h 19m 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.

301.2 mi into trip | ~5h 34m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.28 one way

$92.57 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$50.66	$101.32
premium	$4.54	$54.69	$109.38
diesel	$5.61	$67.63	$135.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	91.9	1	$32.16	$14.70
Efficient EV	76.6	0	$26.80	$12.25
EV Truck/SUV	122.5	1	$42.88	$19.60

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bullard, TX

Afternoon in Bullard on Sunday

Local time

3:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

San Antonio, TX

Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday

Local time

3:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Lexington, TX

153 mi in

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

12 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

5h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a truly turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no interstate highways contributing to the journey. The entire 313.7 miles will be on roads like Highway 69 North, North Jackson Street, and East Rusk Street, meaning you'll be engaging with local traffic and numerous turns. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, be prepared for frequent adjustments and a dynamic driving experience. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; it's about navigating through communities and connecting the dots on a more personal scale.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 131.2 mi on US 79.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and Pickle Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 182.1 miles in near East 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 306.3 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 182.1 miles (East 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 195 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Bullard, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Pflugerville and Toll 130 South: Austin.

Pflugerville

195 mi in | ~3h 53m

Toll 130 South: Austin

195.1 mi in | ~3h 53m

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 5h 43m. Total distance: 306.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 131.2 miles on US 79. 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 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.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bullard, TX

San Antonio, TX

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 43m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in San Antonio, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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