If you are planning a trek from San Antonio to Anton, prepare for a 409.7-mile journey through the heart of the Texas Great Plains. You should budget approximately 7 hours and 12 minutes of pure drive time, making this a long but manageable trip to complete in one day. With an estimated fuel cost of $61, it is a straightforward drive that does not require an overnight split unless you prefer a slower pace. You will navigate through local streets like West Market, Navarro, and San Pedro to get underway. Since both your start and end points are firmly within the Great Plains, expect a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the trip.
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
204.9 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
98.7 mi
1h 37m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi
44m
Highway 84
31.4 mi
31m
State Highway 153
29.5 mi
33m
North Main Street
29.3 mi
30m
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi
18m
McDermott Freeway
12.8 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 98.7 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Anton, TX.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft·4 sec·Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·West Market Street
3
Turn left onto Navarro Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Navarro Street
4
Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
85 ft·1 sec·San Pedro Avenue
5
Continue on San Pedro Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·San Pedro Avenue
6
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
0.1 mi·10 sec·West Cypress Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road
1.2 mi·2 min·East Fredericksburg Road
8
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.1 mi·13 sec·Interstate 10 West
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
10
Merge onto I 10; US 87
13 mi·14 min·McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi·44 sec·US 83
Exit 456Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
13
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi·30 min·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Frisco Avenue
15
Continue on US 83
17 mi·18 min·Roberts Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
19
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
20
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
21
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
22
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
23
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
24
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
25
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
26
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
28
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
29
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
30
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
31
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
32
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
33
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
35
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
36
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
37
Continue on US 84
4.0 mi·5 min·Avenue Q South Drive
Use the left lane.
38
Turn left onto US 84
6.0 mi·7 min·Clovis Road
39
Continue on US 84
11 mi·11 min·Highway 84
40
Continue on US 84
6.0 mi·6 min·US Highway 84
41
Turn sharp right onto FM 597
0.2 mi·26 sec·FM 597
42
Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
0.2 mi·37 sec·Lawrence Avenue
43
Turn right onto West 4th Street
227 ft·8 sec·West 4th Street
44
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Main Street
45
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
To tackle this 409.7-mile drive efficiently, aim for an early morning departure to avoid traffic congestion on your initial local roads. Planning for at least two stops will help you manage the 7-hour and 12-minute duration without fatigue setting in. Since your fuel budget is roughly $61, check your tank before leaving, as local roads may not offer the same frequency of service stations found on major interstates. Because this is a turn-heavy route, rely on a reliable GPS system to navigate the specific transitions between West Market Street, Navarro Street, and San Pedro Avenue. Staying alert for these frequent directional changes is the most effective way to keep your trip on schedule.
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 204.9 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.7 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 90 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.9 miles or 3h 35m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anton, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 409.7 miles and 7h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from San Antonio, 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 I 10 for about 98.7 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 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.1 and 268.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
16.1 mi into trip|~20m in|I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
114.7 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
6
202.8 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
202.8 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Turn left onto TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
268.3 mi into trip|~4h 44m in|US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.91 one way
$123.81 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg143 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$67.76
$135.52
premium
$4.54
$73.15
$146.30
diesel
$5.61
$90.46
$180.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
122.9
1
$43.02
$19.67
Efficient EV
102.4
1
$35.85
$16.39
EV Truck/SUV
163.9
2
$57.36
$26.22
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
San Antonio, TX
Night
in San Antonio on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anton, TX
Night
in Anton on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
7 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 12m 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...
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
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 42.4
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 route. Because this path relies on local roads, your highway share is currently 0%, meaning you will spend your time navigating through local infrastructure rather than high-speed lanes. The constant adjustments required by the turn-heavy profile keep the drive engaging, though it demands more focus than a typical highway haul. While you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, the route offers a consistent, hands-on experience behind the wheel. Prepare for a steady, deliberate pace as you transition between the various local segments connecting San Antonio to Anton.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.7 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in near I 10; US 87.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 409.7 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 16.1 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.8 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): 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 San Antonio, TX and Anton, TX, road signs point toward Menard and Lubbock.
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 7h 12m. Total distance: 409.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.7 miles on I 10. 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 Anton, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.8 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): 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 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Anton, TX before the return drive.
