San Antonio to Bastrop is 99.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via Pickle Parkway, 90th Infantry Division Highway, and Camino Real, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on main highways, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. It's a good option for a single-day excursion, offering a relatively short travel time between these two Texas locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.8 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pickle Parkway
34 mi
30m
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi
23m
Camino Real
17.6 mi
20m
I 10
10.9 mi
10m
TX 21
4.1 mi
5m
East Commerce Street
3.5 mi
5m
Jose Lopez Freeway
1.8 mi
2m
Chestnut Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pickle Parkway
— 34 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Bastrop, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft·4 sec·Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi·42 sec·West Market Street
3
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·East Market Street
4
Turn left
363 ft·13 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Commerce Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto East Commerce Street
2.7 mi·4 min·East Commerce Street
7
Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·East Houston Street
8
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
0.1 mi·11 sec·Interstate 10 East
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 10 East, US 90 EastUse the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 10; US 90
1.8 mi·2 min·Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 10; US 90
22 mi·23 min·90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 10; TX 130
11 mi·10 min·I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, WacoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 614Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, WacoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on TX 130 Toll
34 mi·30 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 463Toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto US 183
0.6 mi·38 sec·US 183
17
Turn slight right
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward TX 21Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto TX 21
18 mi·20 min·Camino Real
19
Take the ramp onto TX 21
4.1 mi·5 min·TX 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Loop 150 East: Hasler Boulevard, Childers StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto State Highway 71 West
0.1 mi·13 sec·State Highway 71 West
22
Continue on State Highway 71 West
0.8 mi·1 min·State Highway 71 West
23
Turn left onto Loop 150
1.0 mi·1 min·Chestnut Street
24
Arrive at destination
Loop 150
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this is easily a one-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and allow for any unexpected delays. With a fuel cost estimated around $15, filling up before you leave San Antonio should be sufficient. The longest stretch is 34 miles on the Pickle Parkway, so plan to take a break before or after this segment if needed. Since it's a short drive, you won't need to worry about splitting the journey, and you can enjoy a relaxed pace.
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 49.8 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.8 miles or 54m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bastrop, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 99.7 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from San Antonio, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pickle Parkway for about 34 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 0.8 and 97.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.7 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East, US 90 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East
8
39.7 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
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 614
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
8
74.7 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws Road
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 463
Toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws Road
7
97.5 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward Loop 150 East: Hasler Boulevard, Childers 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.
Toward Loop 150 East: Hasler Boulevard, Childer...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.06 one way
$30.13 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$16.49
$32.98
premium
$4.54
$17.80
$35.60
diesel
$5.61
$22.01
$44.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.9
0
$10.47
$4.79
Efficient EV
24.9
0
$8.72
$3.99
EV Truck/SUV
39.9
0
$13.96
$6.38
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 20, 2026
Origin
San Antonio, TX
Late night
in San Antonio on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Rain Showers
ENE 5 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 7:55PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 7:18PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Destination
Bastrop, TX
Late night
in Bastrop on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
ESE 0 to 5 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 7:55PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 7:18PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville 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
1h 48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 53% of the journey on main highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Pickle Parkway, including one uninterrupted segment of 34 miles, which suggests some longer, faster-paced driving. The inclusion of highways like the 90th Infantry Division Highway and Camino Real indicates a variety of road types, likely transitioning between quicker highway travel and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. The overall character is likely one of efficient travel with some opportunities for varied road conditions.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34 mi on Pickle Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.7 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: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Bastrop, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Waco.
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
Bastrop is the county seat of Bastrop County, Texas, and is located about 30 mi (48 km) east of Austin. Bastrop was settled by Europeans in 1804 and incorporated on December 18, 1837, with a 2020 population of 9688. It is known for its isolated belt of loblolly pines (the "Lost Pines") that exist miles to the west of the Piney Woods of East Texas and Louisiana; see Bastrop State Park below.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 99.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34 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 Bastrop, 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: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bastrop, TX before heading back.
