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Trip from Olton, TX to San Antonio, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 52m
Distance
435.2 mi
700 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 43m
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6 AM
7h 52m
8 AM
8h 10m
10 AM
7h 58m
12 PM
7h 57m
3 PM
7h 59m
5 PM
8h 9m
8 PM
7h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olton, TX
Thomas balabaud
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Olton, TX to San Antonio, TX is 435.2 miles and takes about 7h 52m via US Highway 84 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same area. Most of the drive is on highways, making it a straightforward transit. With only 2 recommended stops, it's designed for efficient travel. Consider this route if you need to get from the Panhandle South Plains to South Central Texas without much fuss.
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
217.6 miles from Olton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 | 79.1 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| Ellis Street | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| Main Avenue | 26.6 mi | 40m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 79.1 mi, about 1h 19m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~537 veh/hr typical · worst 948
Quietest
3 AM
~95 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
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 Olton, TX and San Antonio, TX.
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Start on this road
98 ft
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9 sec
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this road
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Turn right onto 6th Street
197 ft
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14 sec
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6th Street
3
Turn left onto FM 168
27 mi
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40 min
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Main Avenue
4
Continue on FM 168
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Arnett Avenue
5
Continue on FM 168
515 ft
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10 sec
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Spade Road
6
Turn left onto US 84
5.2 mi
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5 min
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US Highway 84
7
Continue on US 84
11 mi
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12 min
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Highway 84
8
Continue on US 84
6.0 mi
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7 min
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Clovis Road
9
Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi
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4 min
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Avenue Q
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
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6 min
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Slaton Road
11
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
12
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
14
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
15
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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East 15th Street
16
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
17
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
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2 min
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North Avenue F
18
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
19
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
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
21
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
22
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
23
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
24
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
25
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
26
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
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TX 158
27
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
28
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Grassmeyer Street
30
Continue on US 83
29 mi
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31 min
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Ellis Street
31
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.
32
Continue on I 10
54 mi
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54 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
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.
34
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
35
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
36
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
37
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.
38
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.
39
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 52m estimated drive time, leaving Olton in the morning is your best bet to arrive in San Antonio with daylight to spare. Plan for your 2 stops strategically, perhaps one mid-morning and another for lunch, to break up the 435.2 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 79.1-mile stretch on US Highway 84, as services might be less frequent. The $66 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always budget a little extra. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility in your stop timing.
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 217.6 miles from Olton, TX, or about 4h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.1 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 96 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 217.6 miles or 4h 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 6h 47m
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 Olton, 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 Olton, TX
This is one driving day of about 435.2 miles and 7h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Olton, 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 79.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
218 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 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 217.6 miles from Olton, 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 79.1 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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Scenic View
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area Westbound US 84
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area Eastbound US 84
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
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
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Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 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
0.7 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
0.7 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.8 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 166.4 and 433.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
166.4 mi into trip
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~3h 7m 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
172.8 mi into trip
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~3h 13m 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,...
6
232.4 mi into trip
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~4h 20m in
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US 83 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
320.2 mi into trip
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~5h 54m 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
433.5 mi into trip
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~7h 48m 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
$59.61 one way
$119.22 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
152 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $66.58 | $133.16 |
| premium | $4.23 | $72.39 | $144.78 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $82.17 | $164.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 130.6 | 1 | $45.70 | $20.89 |
| Efficient EV | 108.8 | 1 | $38.08 | $17.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 174.1 | 2 | $60.93 | $27.85 |
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 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
Olton, TX
Late night in Olton on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 10 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 7:48PM CDT until July 17 at 4:47PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Late night in San Antonio on Monday
Local time
12:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 10 mph
25% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 7:48PM CDT until July 17 at 4:47PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
103°F
Sweetwater, TX
218 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
13 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
7h 52m 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 435.2
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
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 390.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 68% of the 435.2 miles on major roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 79.1 miles on US Highway 84 before transitioning to I-10. Expect to see a good amount of rural cruising, particularly in the earlier sections. The route concludes with highway miles leading into San Antonio.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.1 mi on US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 166.4 miles in near US 84.
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 20 significant decision points across 435.2 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 166.4 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.4 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,613 ft
649 ft
Total Climb
888 ft
Total Descent
3,853 ft
Highest Point
3,613 ft
Elevation Range
2,965 ft
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 Olton, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Sh 70 South
172.8 mi in
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~3h 13m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
172.8 mi in
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~3h 13m
San Angelo
172.8 mi in
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~3h 13m
About the Cities
Starting in Olton, TX
Full guide →Founded 1906
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 52m. Total distance: 435.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 52m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.1 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 166.4 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.4 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.7 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, 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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