Traveling from Pflugerville to San Antonio covers a distance of 110.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trek across the Great Plains, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating this route involves a mix of local roads like East Pecan Street, TX 45, and the Pickle Parkway. Since both the origin and destination sit within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional landscape throughout your drive. It is a straightforward transit that offers the flexibility to head out and return on your own schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.2 miles from Pflugerville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pickle Parkway
64.3 mi
58m
I 10
32.5 mi
33m
East Commerce Street
4.3 mi
7m
East Pecan Street
2.1 mi
3m
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi
1m
90th Infantry Division Highway
0.8 mi
<1m
Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi
<1m
East Houston Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pickle Parkway
— 64.3 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pflugerville, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on South Railroad Avenue
37 ft·5 sec·South Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto FM 1825
2.1 mi·3 min·East Pecan Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll SouthUse the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·31 sec·this road
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto TX 45 Toll; TX 130 Toll
64 mi·58 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 West: San AntonioUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 10; TX 130
11 mi·11 min·I 10; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Continue on I 10; US 90
1.6 mi·1 min·Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 579Toward Commerce Street, Houston StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi·38 sec·Interstate 10 East
15
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Houston Street
16
Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi·7 min·East Commerce Street
17
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft·15 sec·Military Plaza
18
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft·8 sec·Dolorosa Street
19
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 110.9-mile journey, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic, which can affect the duration of your trip on these specific local roads. Since there are no designated stops included in this plan, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave; setting aside $17 for gas will keep you covered for the duration of the trip. The lack of a long, sustained highway stretch means you don't need to worry about complex rest-stop planning, giving you the flexibility to travel at your own pace. A practical tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation app running, as the reliance on local roads like East Pecan Street and the Pickle Parkway requires frequent turns that are easy to miss.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.2 miles from Pflugerville, TX, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.3 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 24 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.2 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
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 Pflugerville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pflugerville, TX
This is one driving day of about 108.4 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Pflugerville, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pickle Parkway for about 64.3 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 103.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|FM 1825 / East Pecan Street
Turn right onto FM 1825 / East Pecan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.2 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South
7
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
67.8 mi into trip|~1h 4m 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
8
103.3 mi into trip|~1h 42m 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
$16.38 one way
$32.76 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$17.93
$35.86
premium
$4.54
$19.35
$38.71
diesel
$5.61
$23.93
$47.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.49
$4.34
EV Truck/SUV
43.4
0
$15.18
$6.94
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Pflugerville, TX
Afternoon
in Pflugerville on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon
in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Geronimo, TX
54 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
4 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
1h 51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 104.7
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, as this route features zero highway miles. You will find yourself navigating through local infrastructure, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring on East Pecan Street. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention at intersections and turns. The path lacks the high-speed isolation of a major interstate, meaning the road’s personality is defined by its transition through local corridors. Staying alert is key, as the constant navigation of turns keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the entire 1 hour and 38 minutes.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.3 mi on Pickle Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pickle Parkway and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 1825 / East Pecan Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 108.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (FM 1825 / East Pecan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: 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 1h 51m. Total distance: 108.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.3 miles on Pickle Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1825 / East Pecan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at San Antonio, TX before heading back.
