Trip from Mauriceville, 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 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

297.2 mi

478 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 14m ★

6 AM

5h 28m

8 AM

5h 54m

10 AM

5h 37m

12 PM

5h 34m

3 PM

5h 38m

5 PM

5h 53m

8 PM

5h 20m

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

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Mauriceville, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Mauriceville to San Antonio, you are looking at a 299.4-mile trek across the Texas landscape. Expect to spend approximately 4 hours and 43 minutes behind the wheel for this journey. Because the total duration is under five hours, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, meaning you likely won't need to book an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budget about $45 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. Since the route consists of turn-heavy local roads, the driving experience will require your full attention compared to a simple interstate cruise. Weighing these factors helps you decide if a direct push is right for your schedule.

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

148.6 miles from Mauriceville, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Katy Freeway	175.2 mi	3h 2m
I 10	104.2 mi	1h 57m
TX 12	8.1 mi	12m
East Commerce Street	4.3 mi	7m
FM 1130	1.9 mi	3m
Jose Lopez Freeway	1.6 mi	1m
90th Infantry Division Highway	0.8 mi	<1m
Interstate 10 East	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Katy Freeway — 175.2 mi, about 3h 2m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 104 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~2,943 veh/hr typical · worst 3,773

Quietest

2 AM

~394 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.5×

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 Mauriceville, TX and San Antonio, TX.

Start on FM 1130

1.9 mi · 3 min · FM 1130

At end of road, turn right onto FM 1136

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Old Buna Road

Turn left onto TX 12

7.9 mi · 11 min · TX 12

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp onto TX 12

0.3 mi · 35 sec · TX 12

Toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston

Merge onto I 10; US 90

9.2 mi · 10 min · I 10; US 90

Continue on I 10; US 69; US 96; US 287

83 mi · 1 hr 34 min · I 10; US 69; US 96; US 287

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10; US 90

175 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

Use the straight lane.

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

To make the most of your 4 hour and 43 minute drive, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue on these turn-heavy local roads. Since the route covers 299.4 miles without specific designated stops, build in your own breaks to stretch your legs and stay alert. Keep that $45 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before you leave Mauriceville to ensure you have plenty of range for the journey. Because this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns. Most importantly, stay focused on the changing road conditions, as navigating local routes requires more frequent adjustments than standard highway driving.

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 148.6 miles from Mauriceville, TX, or about 2h 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.2 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 65 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 148.6 miles or 2h 48m 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 27m

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 Mauriceville, 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 Mauriceville, TX

This is one driving day of about 297.2 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Mauriceville, 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 175.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Houston, TX

149 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

Houston, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houston, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.6 miles from Mauriceville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 297.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | TX 12

Turn left onto TX 12

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

277.7 mi into trip | ~5h 3m 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.

289.7 mi into trip | ~5h 15m 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.

292.1 mi into trip | ~5h 18m 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

297.2 mi into trip | ~5h 27m in | Dolorosa Street

Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.71 one way

$81.41 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$45.47	$90.94
premium	$4.23	$49.44	$98.87
diesel	$4.80	$56.12	$112.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.2	1	$31.21	$14.27
Efficient EV	74.3	0	$26.01	$11.89
EV Truck/SUV	118.9	1	$41.61	$19.02

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 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

Mauriceville, TX

Evening in Mauriceville on Monday

Local time

8:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:16PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:38PM CDT until July 22 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

San Antonio, TX

Evening in San Antonio on Monday

Local time

8:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:16PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:38PM CDT until July 22 at 11:48AM 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

1 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 27m 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 297.2

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a drive defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than the monotony of high-speed interstates. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads that demand a more active driving style throughout the 299.4-mile trip. This lack of highway miles means you will spend the entire 4 hour and 43 minute duration on smaller roads, which can be more mentally engaging but also more taxing. As you transition across the region, the road character remains consistent in its local focus. You should anticipate a drive that feels more like a series of connected local segments than a singular, straight-shot highway corridor.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 175.2 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near TX 12.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 297.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 2.2 miles (TX 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 277.7 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 289.7 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

649 ft 13 ft

Total Climb

651 ft

Total Descent

25 ft

Highest Point

649 ft

~297.2 mi in

Elevation Range

636 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Mauriceville, 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 5h 27m. Total distance: 297.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 175.2 miles on Katy Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 43 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 43 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 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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