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Trip from Hale Center, TX to San Antonio, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 19m
Distance
418.5 mi
674 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 9m
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6 AM
7h 20m
8 AM
7h 41m
10 AM
7h 27m
12 PM
7h 25m
3 PM
7h 28m
5 PM
7h 40m
8 PM
7h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hale Center, TX
Thomas balabaud
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Hale Center, TX to San Antonio, TX is 418.5 miles and takes about 7h 19m via US Highway 84 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $63 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily takes you through the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward path south. Given its duration and mostly highway profile, it's a very manageable one-day trip for most drivers. You'll spend about two-thirds of your time on highways, making for efficient travel. Keep in mind that this is a practical route focused on getting you from point A to point B without significant detours.
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
209.3 miles from Hale Center, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m 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 |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 30.8 mi | 30m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| Ellis Street | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hale Center, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on I 27; US 87
31 mi
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30 min
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Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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24 sec
Exit 536B
Toward Loop 289
3
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Interstate 27
4
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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North Loop 289
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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21 sec
6
Merge onto Loop 289
7.5 mi
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8 min
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Loop 289
7
Take the exit
421 ft
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10 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
8
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
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5 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
9
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Southeast Loop 289
10
Turn right onto Spur 331
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Southeast Drive
11
Merge onto US 84
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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Slaton Road
12
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
13
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
15
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
16
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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East 15th Street
17
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
18
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
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2 min
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North Avenue F
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
22
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
23
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
24
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
25
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
26
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
27
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
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TX 158
28
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
29
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Grassmeyer Street
31
Continue on US 83
29 mi
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31 min
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Ellis Street
32
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
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38 min
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US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on I 10
54 mi
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54 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
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19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
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2 min
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McDermott Freeway
36
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
37
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
38
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
39
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
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55 sec
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
40
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
For this 418.5-mile drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. With a duration of just over 7 hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day without feeling overly rushed. Plan for your two recommended stops to break up the drive, perhaps after the longest stretch on US Highway 84. Given the $63 fuel cost estimate, ensure your tank is full before you depart Hale Center, as services can sometimes be spread out in rural Texas. The transition from US Highway 84 to I 10 is a good point to consider refueling if needed.
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 209.3 miles from Hale Center, TX, or about 3h 40m 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 92 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.3 miles or 3h 40m 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 15m
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 Hale Center, 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.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hale Center, TX
This is one driving day of about 418.5 miles and 7h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Hale Center, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
209 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 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 209.3 miles from Hale Center, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Hale County Southbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
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Scenic View
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Hale County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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Road Ranger
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TA
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Service Plaza
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Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
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Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.6 mi from route
Spanish Governor's Palace
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12102077527
Visit websiteGO RIO San Antonio River Cruises
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+12102274746
Visit websiteSan Antonio | The Saga
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 9–9:30 pm
+12102259800
Visit websiteHemisfair
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 5 am–12 pm
+12107094750
Visit websiteSan Antonio Fire Museum
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm
+12103907236
Visit websiteThe Amazing Mirror Maze
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm
+12102242288
Visit websiteSEA LIFE San Antonio
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12106101160
Visit websiteSan Antonio River Lock & Dam
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
+12102271373
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 39.5 and 416.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
39.5 mi into trip
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~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
6
149.7 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
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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
6
156.2 mi into trip
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~2h 41m 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,...
8
303.5 mi into trip
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~5h 22m in
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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
8
416.9 mi into trip
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~7h 16m 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
$63.24 one way
$126.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
146 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $69.22 | $138.43 |
| premium | $4.54 | $74.72 | $149.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $92.40 | $184.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 125.6 | 1 | $43.94 | $20.09 |
| Efficient EV | 104.6 | 1 | $36.62 | $16.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 167.4 | 2 | $58.59 | $26.78 |
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 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.
Origin
Hale Center, TX
Morning in Hale Center on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Morning in San Antonio on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
8 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
7h 19m 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 418.5
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 375.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 67% of the 418.5 miles spent on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84 before transitioning to I 10. Expect to spend about 7 hours and 19 minutes on the road, including your stops. The drive transitions from rural cruising on US Highway 84 to more consistent highway travel on I 10, which will likely feature more frequent exits and services.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 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?
9/10
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 39.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 418.5 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 39.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 149.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hale Center, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Loop 289, Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Loop 289
30.8 mi in
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~30m
Sh 70 South
156.2 mi in
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~2h 41m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
156.2 mi in
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~2h 41m
San Angelo
156.2 mi in
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~2h 41m
About the Cities
Starting in Hale Center, TX
Full guide →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 19m. Total distance: 418.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 19m 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 34 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 34 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 149.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 7.3 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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