Traveling from Patton Village to San Antonio covers 232 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 38 minutes of drive time. Because this is a straightforward trek across the Great Plains, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $35 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route is a direct transit within the same region, you won't need to worry about complex terrain shifts. It is an efficient connection that gets you from point A to point B without requiring an overnight split, making it ideal for a focused travel day.
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
114.9 miles from Patton Village, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Katy Freeway
149.1 mi
2h 30m
North Grand Parkway East
51.7 mi
56m
I 10
12 mi
12m
East Commerce Street
4.3 mi
7m
Eastex Freeway
3.6 mi
3m
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
2.1 mi
3m
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi
1m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Katy Freeway
— 149.1 mi, about 2h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patton Village, TX and San Antonio, TX.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
2
Continue on 1st Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·1st Street
3
Turn left onto Creekwood Lane
0.1 mi·34 sec·Creekwood Lane
4
Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·13 sec
Toward I 69 South, US 59 South
6
Merge onto I 69; US 59
3.6 mi·3 min·Eastex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·25 sec
Toward TX 99 TollUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
9
Turn right onto North Grand Parkway East
0.9 mi·1 min·North Grand Parkway East
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·44 sec·this road
Toward TX 99 Toll West
11
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
51 mi·55 min·North Grand Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San AntonioUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 West: San AntonioUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 10; US 90
149 mi·2 hr 30 min·Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
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.
17
Continue on I 10; US 90
1.6 mi·1 min·Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 579Toward Commerce Street, Houston StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi·38 sec·Interstate 10 East
20
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Houston Street
21
Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi·7 min·East Commerce Street
22
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft·15 sec·Military Plaza
23
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft·8 sec·Dolorosa Street
24
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 38 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because there are no scheduled stops on this route, make sure to handle your refueling and personal needs before you get underway to maintain your momentum. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $35 estimate assumes a steady pace on local roads. Since you are navigating local routes, factor in extra time for potential traffic or slower speeds common on non-highway roads. A great tip for this drive is to keep a physical map or offline navigation handy, as local road signage can occasionally be less intuitive than major highway markers.
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 114.9 miles from Patton Village, TX, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.1 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 51 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.9 miles or 2h 6m 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 20m
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 Patton 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 Patton Village, TX
This is one driving day of about 229.8 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Patton 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 149.1 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 224.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.6 mi into trip|~4m in|Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward TX 99 Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 99 Toll
7
59.8 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio
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.
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Anton...
7
60.4 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
8
224.6 mi into trip|~3h 58m 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
$34.72 one way
$69.45 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$38.01
$76.01
premium
$4.54
$41.03
$82.06
diesel
$5.61
$50.74
$101.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.9
0
$24.13
$11.03
Efficient EV
57.5
0
$20.11
$9.19
EV Truck/SUV
91.9
1
$32.17
$14.71
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Patton Village, TX
Morning
in Patton Village on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Morning
in San Antonio on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 6:56PM CDT until April 13 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 6:54PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa 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
17 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 7m 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 229.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this journey. You will find yourself navigating local roads for the entirety of the trip, as the highway share is 0%. This means you should stay alert, as the route demands more active attention than a standard highway slog. Without long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed transit, the drive maintains a consistent, localized pace from start to finish. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road's curves throughout the 232-mile duration.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.1 mi on Katy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Katy Freeway and North Grand Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Eastex Freeway Frontage Road.
Driving Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 229.8 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 1.6 miles (Eastex Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 4h 7m. Total distance: 229.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m 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 149.1 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: at 1.6 miles (Eastex Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at San Antonio, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
