Trip from Floydada, TX to San Antonio, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 21m

Distance

400 mi

644 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 11m ★

6 AM

7h 22m

8 AM

7h 43m

10 AM

7h 29m

12 PM

7h 27m

3 PM

7h 30m

5 PM

7h 42m

8 PM

7h 16m

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

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city in and county seat of Floyd County, Texas, United States

Floydada, TX

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San Antonio, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Floydada to San Antonio covers 403.3 miles, a trek that typically takes about 6 hours and 23 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this trip is manageable as a single-day push if you get an early start, though it remains a significant commitment. You should budget approximately $60 for fuel to complete the journey. Both the starting point in Floydada and your destination in San Antonio are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your transit. Since this route involves a turn-heavy local drive rather than a direct interstate corridor, expect a more hands-on experience compared to typical highway cruising.

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

200 miles from Floydada, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 84	73.9 mi	1h 14m
I 10	71.7 mi	1h 14m
Grassmeyer Street	41.9 mi	44m
US 83	40 mi	38m
Avenue E	34.7 mi	52m
State Highway 153	29.5 mi	33m
Ellis Street	29.4 mi	31m
South Ralls Highway	20.8 mi	27m

Longest stretch: US Highway 84 — 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~537 veh/hr typical · worst 948

Quietest

3 AM

~95 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

5.7×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Pumpkin Capital Lane

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Pumpkin Capital Lane

Turn left onto US 70

0.4 mi · 34 sec · South 2nd Street

Continue on US 62; TX 207

21 mi · 27 min · South Ralls Highway

Turn slight left onto TX 207

35 mi · 52 min · Avenue E

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

6.5 mi · 6 min · US 84

Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 244 Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

Turn right onto TX 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street

Continue on TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70

Turn left onto TX 153

29 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

Turn right onto FM 2111

12 mi · 13 min · FM 2111

Turn left onto TX 158

6.3 mi · 7 min · TX 158

At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83

387 ft · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

Turn left onto US 83

17 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 83

42 mi · 44 min · Grassmeyer Street

Continue on US 83

29 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

Take the exit onto US 83

40 mi · 38 min · US 83

Toward I 10 East: San Antonio Use the left lane.

Continue on I 10

54 mi · 54 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

17 mi · 19 min · I 10; US 87

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 569C Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Dolorosa Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

Dolorosa Street

Trip Plan

To make the 6-hour and 23-minute drive as smooth as possible, aim for an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours on these local roads. Since the route is comprised entirely of local turns rather than major highways, build in extra time for navigation and potential traffic variations. Keep your $60 fuel budget handy and monitor your gauge closely, as local road stretches can sometimes have fewer service stations than major interstates. Because this is a long, non-highway route, planning for a mid-trip meal break will help you stay sharp for the final few hours. Prioritize checking your tire pressure and vehicle fluids before leaving Floydada, as the technical nature of these local roads puts different demands on your car than a standard highway cruise.

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 200 miles from Floydada, TX, or about 3h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 88 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 200 miles or 3h 53m 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 17m

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 Floydada, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Floydada, TX

This is one driving day of about 400 miles and 7h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Floydada, 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 73.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Runnels County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ballinger, TX

200 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.

Popular next leg

Ballinger, TX to San Antonio, TX

202.8 mi · 3h 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Post, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ballinger, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 200 miles from Floydada, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+12102271373

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 131.2 and 398.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

131.2 mi into trip | ~2h 37m 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

137.6 mi into trip | ~2h 43m 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,...

197.2 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in | US 83 / South 7th Street

Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

285 mi into trip | ~5h 23m 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

398.3 mi into trip | ~7h 18m 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

$54.79 one way

$109.57 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 140 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$61.20	$122.39
premium	$4.23	$66.54	$133.07
diesel	$4.80	$75.53	$151.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 140 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	120	1	$42.00	$19.20
Efficient EV	100	1	$35.00	$16.00
EV Truck/SUV	160	1	$56.00	$25.60

Gas CO2

140 kg

EV CO2

47 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Floydada, TX

Late night in Floydada on Sunday

Local time

4:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:46PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

San Antonio, TX

Late night in San Antonio on Sunday

Local time

4:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 to 10 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:46PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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

11 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

7h 21m 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 400

View on nps.gov

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~67 min detour Free near mile 358.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy journey that favors local roads over high-speed interstate travel, as the highway share for this route is 0%. This layout creates a more engaged driving experience where you will navigate frequent turns rather than settling into a monotonous, long-distance interstate grind. Because you are avoiding major highways, the road requires more attention and prevents the fatigue often associated with straight-line highway driving. You will find that the route maintains a steady, local pace for all 403.3 miles of the trip. Prepare for a drive that demands consistent focus as you transition through the regional road network.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 73.9 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 131.2 miles in near US 84.

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 16 significant decision points across 400 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 131.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.2 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,184 ft 649 ft

Total Climb

849 ft

Total Descent

3,384 ft

Highest Point

3,184 ft

Elevation Range

2,535 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Floydada, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.

Sh 70 South

137.6 mi in | ~2h 43m

Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater

137.6 mi in | ~2h 43m

San Angelo

137.6 mi in | ~2h 43m

About the Cities

Starting in Floydada, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1890

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 7h 21m. Total distance: 400 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.9 miles on US Highway 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 31 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-10

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area

Llano Estacado Picnic Area

Scenic View

Blanco Canyon

Picnic Area

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Kerr County Westbound Rest Area

Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area

Picnic Area

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Love's Travel Stop

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Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

Picnic Area

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

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Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Picnic Area

Spanish Governor's Palace

GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises

San Antonio | The Saga

Hemisfair

San Antonio Fire Museum

The Amazing Mirror Maze

SEA LIFE San Antonio

San Antonio River Lock & Dam

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Floydada, TX

San Antonio, TX

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 21m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Floydada, TX

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?

Are there national parks near this route?

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

How this page is built

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