Hideaway, TX to San Antonio, TX is 314.2 miles and takes about 5h 55m via Purple Heart Trail and I 35, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas to another part of the Great Plains, mostly staying within the state. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this is a straightforward trip perfect for a single day. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving as you make your way south.
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
157.1 miles from Hideaway, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 3m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 80 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,916 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~672 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 Hideaway, TX and San Antonio, TX.
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Start on Hide-A-Way Lane Central
0.2 mi·39 sec·Hide-A-Way Lane Central
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Keep slight right at fork onto Hide-A-Way Lane Central
1.5 mi·5 min·Hide-A-Way Lane Central
3
Turn left onto Interstate 20 West
0.3 mi·1 min·Interstate 20 West
4
Turn right onto FM 849
0.2 mi·29 sec·FM 849
5
Turn left onto Interstate 20 West
0.3 mi·40 sec·Interstate 20 West
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
7
Merge onto I 20
0.1 mi·8 sec·I 20
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward Loop 49 Toll
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Turn right
0.4 mi·28 sec
10
Merge onto Loop 49 Toll
9.1 mi·9 min·Toll 49
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward TX 31: Chandler, Tyler
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Keep slight right at fork
194 ft·5 sec
13
Merge onto TX 31
2.4 mi·2 min·State Highway 31 West
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Continue on TX 31
2.0 mi·2 min·East Highway 31
15
Continue on TX 31
21 mi·23 min·State Highway 31 East
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
17
Merge onto US 175; TX 19; TX 31; Loop 7
6.2 mi·7 min·Jed Robinson Loop
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
445 ft·14 sec
20
Turn right onto TX 31
4.0 mi·4 min·State Highway 31 West
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Continue on TX 31
5.4 mi·6 min·East Royall Boulevard
22
Continue on TX 31
9.9 mi·11 min·State Highway 31 East
23
Continue on TX 31
9.3 mi·10 min·Northwest 2nd Street
24
Turn left onto TX 31
12 mi·13 min·Corsicana Bypass
Use the straight lane.
25
At end of road, turn left onto TX 31
19 mi·21 min·West State Highway 31
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Continue on TX 31
5.5 mi·5 min·Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on TX 31
17 mi·17 min·State Highway 31
28
Continue on US 84
2.5 mi·2 min·East US Highway 84
29
Continue on US 84
2.6 mi·4 min·Bellmead Drive
30
Turn straight onto US 84
0.4 mi·1 min·East Waco Drive
31
Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
519 ft·12 sec·North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
32
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South
33
Merge onto I 35; US 77
6.1 mi·6 min·North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on I 35
38 mi·39 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
56 mi·58 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
50 mi·54 min·Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton StreetUse the slight left lane.
37
Continue on I 35
1.7 mi·1 min·Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on I 35
12 mi·12 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on I 35
10.0 mi·11 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
6.4 mi·8 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.6 mi·41 sec·North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, LaredoUse the slight left lane.
42
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 157AToward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro AvenueUse the slight right lane.
43
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft·17 sec·East Elmira Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Main Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
45
Enter roundabout onto Navarro Street
159 ft·3 sec·Navarro Street
46
Continue on Navarro Street
111 ft·2 sec·Navarro Street
47
Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Avenue
0.4 mi·51 sec·North Main Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
48
Turn right onto West Travis Street
222 ft·10 sec·West Travis Street
49
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·North Flores Street
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Continue on Military Plaza
392 ft·15 sec·Military Plaza
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft·8 sec·Dolorosa Street
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Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5h 55m drive, consider an early morning departure from Hideaway. This will help you avoid the bulk of midday traffic, especially as you approach San Antonio. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $47, this trip is easily completed in a single day without needing to split it. Pay attention to signage as you transition between the Purple Heart Trail and I 35, as this is where the driving experience changes most significantly.
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 157.1 miles from Hideaway, TX, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 69 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.1 miles or 3h 3m 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 50m
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 Hideaway, 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 Hideaway, TX
This is one driving day of about 314.2 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Hideaway, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 99.6 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 34
5 decision points cluster between mile 73.8 and 313 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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73.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Turn left onto TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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232.6 mi into trip|~4h 22m in|I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
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306.1 mi into trip|~5h 43m in|I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 South
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312.5 mi into trip|~5h 51m in|I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
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313 mi into trip|~5h 52m in
Take the exit toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
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 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.04 one way
$86.07 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$48.07
$96.14
premium
$4.23
$52.26
$104.53
diesel
$4.80
$59.33
$118.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.3
1
$32.99
$15.08
Efficient EV
78.6
0
$27.49
$12.57
EV Truck/SUV
125.7
1
$43.99
$20.11
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Hideaway, TX
Late night
in Hideaway on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:33PM CDT until July 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Late night
in San Antonio on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 12:33PM CDT until July 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
96°F
Troy, TX
157 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
3 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
5h 55m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
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 314.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only 51% on highways. You'll spend the longest stretch, 99.6 miles, on the Purple Heart Trail before transitioning. Be prepared for a significant portion of the drive to involve navigating surface streets, which often means more frequent stops and lower average speeds compared to pure interstate travel. You'll notice more exits and local traffic as you get closer to San Antonio.
Only 51% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.6 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 73.8 miles in near TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass.
Driving Effort10/10
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 34 significant decision points across 314.2 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 73.8 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 232.6 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 306.1 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): 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 5h 55m. Total distance: 314.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.6 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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: at 73.8 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 232.6 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 306.1 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
