Traveling from San Antonio to Carrizo Springs covers 116.7 miles, a distance you can comfortably navigate in about 2 hours and 20 minutes. Since this is a relatively short trek, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, leaving you no need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. Both cities sit firmly within the Great Plains, meaning the landscape remains consistent as you head southwest. If you are looking for a practical, direct transit between these two Texas locations, this drive offers a simple and efficient connection.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.3 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Purple Heart Trail
60.5 mi
1h
TX 85
43.8 mi
1h 2m
South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi
11m
South Santa Rosa Street
0.5 mi
1m
East Commerce Street
0.5 mi
1m
Peña Street
0.2 mi
<1m
West Market Street
0.2 mi
<1m
I 35 Access Road West
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 60.5 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Carrizo Springs, TX.
1
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
250 ft·12 sec·Navarro Street
4
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Commerce Street
5
Turn left onto South Santa Rosa Street
0.5 mi·1 min·South Santa Rosa Street
6
Continue on South Laredo Street
494 ft·13 sec·South Laredo Street
7
Turn right onto Guadalupe Street
519 ft·17 sec·Guadalupe Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 35 South, I 10 East
9
Merge onto I 10; US 87
10 mi·11 min·South Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 10 East, US 87 South: Upper Level, HoustonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
61 mi·1 hr·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward Texas 85: Charlotte, Carrizo Springs, Crystal City
12
Turn straight onto I 35 Access Road West
0.2 mi·23 sec·I 35 Access Road West
13
Turn right onto TX 85
44 mi·1 hr 2 min·TX 85
14
Turn left onto US 83
0.1 mi·11 sec·North 1st Street
15
Turn right onto US 277
0.2 mi·15 sec·Peña Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 277
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 20-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the route is direct, keep in mind that you are navigating local streets, so allow for extra time if you are traveling during peak hours in San Antonio. Since there are no formal stops built into the data, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to cover the $17 estimated cost. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to double-check your turn-by-turn navigation before starting, as the reliance on local streets requires more attention than a standard highway route.
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 58.3 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.5 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrizo Springs, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 116.7 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from San Antonio, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 60.5 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 72.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Navarro Street
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East Commerce Street
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South, I 10 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, I 10 East
7
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway
Merge onto I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway toward I 10 East, US 87 South: Upper Level, Houston
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 East, US 87 South: Upper Level, Hou...
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72.3 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Texas 85: Charlotte, Carrizo Springs, Crystal City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Texas 85: Charlotte, Carrizo Springs, Cr...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.63 one way
$35.27 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$19.30
$38.60
premium
$4.54
$20.84
$41.67
diesel
$5.61
$25.77
$51.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35
0
$12.25
$5.60
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.21
$4.67
EV Truck/SUV
46.7
0
$16.34
$7.47
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
San Antonio, TX
Late night
in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Carrizo Springs, TX
Late night
in Carrizo Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
2 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
2h 20m 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...
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 high-speed interstate cruise, as this route relies on city streets like West Market, Navarro, and East Commerce to get you moving. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local roads for the duration of the trip. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will experience a more engaged, hands-on driving environment. This is not the type of trip where you put the cruise control on and relax; instead, you will be navigating the nuances of local roadways throughout the entire 116.7-mile distance.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.5 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Navarro Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Carrizo Springs, TX is easy. At 2h 20m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: 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 Carrizo Springs, TX, road signs point toward Texas 85: Charlotte and Crystal City.
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
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.5 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: 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 Carrizo Springs, TX before heading back.
