Traveling from Hedwig Village to San Antonio covers 188 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 56 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the journey as a one-day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $28 for fuel to get you from one side of the Texas Great Plains to the other. Since the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, you should prepare for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel compared to a standard interstate cruise. It is a straightforward trek that works well for a quick getaway or a focused transit between these two Texas locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.7 miles from Hedwig Village, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Katy Freeway
164.8 mi
2h 49m
I 10
12 mi
12m
East Commerce Street
4.3 mi
7m
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi
1m
90th Infantry Division Highway
0.8 mi
<1m
Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi
<1m
Piney Point Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Gaylord Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Katy Freeway
— 164.8 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hedwig Village, TX and San Antonio, TX.
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Start on Beinhorn Road
129 ft·5 sec·Beinhorn Road
2
Turn right onto Piney Point Road
0.2 mi·41 sec·Piney Point Road
3
Turn left onto Gaylord Drive
0.2 mi·35 sec·Gaylord Drive
4
Turn right onto Echo Lane
0.2 mi·32 sec·Echo Lane
5
Continue on Blalock Road
404 ft·15 sec·Blalock Road
6
Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
0.1 mi·10 sec·Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 10 West
8
Merge onto I 10; US 90
165 mi·2 hr 49 min·Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
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.
11
Continue on I 10; US 90
1.6 mi·1 min·Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 579Toward Commerce Street, Houston StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi·38 sec·Interstate 10 East
14
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Houston Street
15
Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi·7 min·East Commerce Street
16
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft·15 sec·Military Plaza
17
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft·8 sec·Dolorosa Street
18
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the total travel time is under three hours, allowing you maximum flexibility for your arrival in San Antonio. Because this route lacks major highway stretches, you should account for a steady, consistent pace rather than relying on high-speed travel to save time. Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, as the $28 estimate assumes a direct trip with zero scheduled stops. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, try to leave during daylight hours to ensure you have optimal visibility for every maneuver. A smart strategy is to keep your snacks and water within reach so you can maintain momentum without needing to pull over frequently.
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 92.7 miles from Hedwig Village, TX, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.8 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 41 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.7 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
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 Hedwig Village, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hedwig Village, TX
This is one driving day of about 185.4 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Hedwig Village, 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 Katy Freeway for about 164.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 180.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Piney Point Road
Turn right onto Piney Point Road
Navigation decision point
7
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
165.9 mi into trip|~2h 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
177.9 mi into trip|~3h 4m 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
180.3 mi into trip|~3h 7m 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
$28.01 one way
$56.03 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$30.66
$61.33
premium
$4.54
$33.10
$66.20
diesel
$5.61
$40.93
$81.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.6
0
$19.47
$8.90
Efficient EV
46.4
0
$16.22
$7.42
EV Truck/SUV
74.2
0
$25.96
$11.87
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Hedwig Village, TX
Morning
in Hedwig Village on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Morning
in San Antonio on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 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
18 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
3h 16m 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.
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 185.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a shift away from the typical high-speed interstate experience on this journey. This route is defined by its turn-heavy local road profile, requiring your full attention as you navigate the winding path. With a 0% highway share, you won't be dealing with the monotony of long, straight stretches or high-velocity traffic flow. Instead, the road demands a more deliberate pace as you transition through the local landscape. You will find that the lack of highway miles makes for a more technical drive, so keep your focus sharp as you manage the constant curves along the way.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 164.8 mi on Katy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Katy Freeway and I 10. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Piney Point Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 185.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Piney Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Katy Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 165.9 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 185.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 164.8 miles on Katy Freeway. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Piney Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Katy Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 165.9 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at San Antonio, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
