Trip from Jewett, 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 Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

224.7 mi

362 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 55m ★

6 AM

4h 8m

8 AM

4h 34m

10 AM

4h 17m

12 PM

4h 15m

3 PM

4h 19m

5 PM

4h 33m

8 PM

4h 0m

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

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Jewett, TX

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San Antonio, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Jewett to San Antonio covers 231.6 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 47 minutes behind the wheel. Because this route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience consistent terrain throughout the journey. Given the duration, this is easily manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting around $35 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas expenses for the trek. Since the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, plan for a slower, more deliberate pace. This drive is ideal for those who prefer steady, ground-level navigation over the high-speed monotony of a multi-lane highway.

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

112.3 miles from Jewett, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pickle Parkway	70.3 mi	1h 3m
US 79	56.4 mi	1h 10m
Main Street	44.1 mi	50m
I 10	32.5 mi	33m
East 2nd Street	6.9 mi	8m
East Commerce Street	4.3 mi	7m
Chris Kelley Boulevard	2.1 mi	2m
Jose Lopez Freeway	1.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pickle Parkway — 70.3 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 79

44 mi · 50 min · Main Street

Continue on US 79; TX 6

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Market Street

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 the smoothest experience, plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic, especially since you are relying on smaller surface streets. Since the trip takes nearly four hours, scheduling at least one stop is essential to keep you refreshed and focused on the winding turns. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge early in the journey, as local roads may offer fewer refueling options compared to major interstates. Because this route is a short, 231.6-mile haul, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace throughout the day without the pressure of a rigid schedule. A concrete tip for this specific drive: double-check your navigation apps for real-time updates on local road conditions, as surface streets are more susceptible to unexpected delays than main highways.

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 112.3 miles from Jewett, TX, or about 2h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.3 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 49 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 112.3 miles or 2h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 22m

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 Jewett, 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 Jewett, TX

This is one driving day of about 224.7 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Jewett, 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 Pickle Parkway for about 70.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hutto, TX

112 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

College Station, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hutto, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.3 miles from Jewett, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pickle Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.3 miles.

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

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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 100.5 and 219.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

100.5 mi into trip | ~2h in | East 2nd Street

Turn right onto East 2nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

113.3 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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

184 mi into trip | ~3h 21m 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

205.2 mi into trip | ~3h 43m 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.

219.6 mi into trip | ~3h 59m 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

$33.95 one way

$67.91 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$37.16	$74.33
premium	$4.54	$40.12	$80.24
diesel	$5.61	$49.61	$99.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	67.4	0	$23.59	$10.79
Efficient EV	56.2	0	$19.66	$8.99
EV Truck/SUV	89.9	1	$31.46	$14.38

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 20, 2026

Origin

Jewett, TX

Morning in Jewett on Tuesday

Local time

11:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

San Antonio, TX

Morning in San Antonio on Tuesday

Local time

11:46 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

4 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

4h 8m 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.

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 224.7

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 experience on this drive, as the path relies on local roads like North Market Street, Porter Street, and East 2nd Street rather than high-speed interstates. With a highway share of 0%, your time will be spent navigating through local infrastructure rather than cruising at highway speeds. The road’s personality is defined by these technical local segments, requiring you to stay alert and engaged with the road ahead. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches of open road here, so settle into a rhythm that favors steady navigation over rapid transit. This is a practical, functional drive that keeps you close to the landscape as you transition toward San Antonio.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 70.3 mi on Pickle Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pickle Parkway and US 79. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 100.5 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 16 significant decision points across 224.7 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 100.5 miles (East 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184 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 Jewett, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Pflugerville and Toll 130 South: Austin.

Pflugerville

113.3 mi in | ~2h 17m

Toll 130 South: Austin

113.5 mi in | ~2h 17m

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 4h 8m. Total distance: 224.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.3 miles on Pickle Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 16 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at San Antonio, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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Rest Area

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Hemisfair

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The Amazing Mirror Maze

SEA LIFE San Antonio

San Antonio River Lock & Dam

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jewett, TX

San Antonio, TX

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 8m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

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?

Are there national parks near this route?

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