Trip from San Antonio, TX to Clarendon, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 51m

Distance

467.8 mi

753 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 44m ★

6 AM

8h 52m

8 AM

9h 8m

10 AM

8h 57m

12 PM

8h 56m

3 PM

8h 58m

5 PM

9h 7m

8 PM

8h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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San Antonio, TX

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Clarendon, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

San Antonio to Clarendon is 467.8 miles and takes about 8h 51m via US 83 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $73 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route takes you through Texas's Great Plains region, offering a mostly highway experience. With two recommended days for the trip, you'll have ample time to break up the drive. It's a straightforward path that's good for reaching your destination efficiently.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

233.9 miles from San Antonio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 83	207.2 mi	4h 16m
I 10	98.7 mi	1h 37m
Frisco Avenue	41.9 mi	44m
North Main Street	29.3 mi	30m
US Highway 287	27.3 mi	28m
Boykin Drive	26.2 mi	28m
Roberts Avenue	16.5 mi	18m
McDermott Freeway	12.8 mi	14m

Longest stretch: US 83 — 207.2 mi, about 4h 16m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~537 veh/hr typical · worst 948

Quietest

3 AM

~95 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

5.7×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Clarendon, TX.

Start on Dolorosa Street

143 ft · 4 sec · Dolorosa Street

Continue on West Market Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Market Street

Turn left onto Navarro Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Navarro Street

Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

85 ft · 1 sec · San Pedro Avenue

Continue on San Pedro Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue

Turn left onto West Cypress Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · West Cypress Street

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road

Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward I 10 West, US 87 North

Merge onto I 10; US 87

13 mi · 14 min · McDermott Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit onto US 83

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 83

Exit 456 Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

Turn right onto US 83; US 377

29 mi · 30 min · North Main Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 83

42 mi · 44 min · Frisco Avenue

Continue on US 83

17 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

Turn right onto US 67; US 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hutchings Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto US 83

79 mi · 1 hr 27 min · US 83

Toward US 83 North

Turn slight right onto US 83; US 277

0.1 mi · 7 sec · East Court Plaza

Continue on US 83; US 277

1.4 mi · 1 min · Commercial Avenue

Take the exit onto US 83

38 mi · 56 min · US 83

Keep slight right at fork onto US 83

90 mi · 1 hr 52 min · US 83

Turn left onto US 287

0.6 mi · 45 sec · Avenue F Northwest

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

0.7 mi · 1 min · Burnett Street

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 13 min · US Highway 287

Turn straight onto US 287

26 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

Continue on US 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

Turn left onto South Kearney Street

78 ft · 2 sec · South Kearney Street

Arrive at destination

South Kearney Street

Trip Plan

Given the 8h 51m estimated drive time, splitting this trip over two days is a sensible approach. Consider departing San Antonio early on your first day to cover a significant portion, perhaps aiming to stop around the halfway point or a convenient town along US 83. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 207.2-mile stretch on US 83, as services can be spread out. Planning for two stops along the way should provide sufficient opportunities for breaks and refueling.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 233.9 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 4h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.2 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 103 miles or 1h 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 233.9 miles or 4h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 233.9 miles or 4h 7m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarendon, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving San Antonio, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX

Aim for roughly 234 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Clarendon, TX

Aim for roughly 234 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from San Antonio, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 83 for about 207.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Titus County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Mount Pleasant, TX

234 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Mount Pleasant, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Mount Pleasant, TX

234 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Mount Pleasant, TX after about 234 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Junction, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Pleasant, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 233.9 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 207.2 miles.

Overnight split

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12102077527

Visit website

GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12102274746

Visit website

San Antonio | The Saga

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 9–9:30 pm

+12102259800

Visit website

Hemisfair

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+12107094750

Visit website

San Antonio Fire Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+12103907236

Visit website

The Amazing Mirror Maze

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12102242288

Visit website

SEA LIFE San Antonio

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12106101160

Visit website

San Antonio River Lock & Dam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+12102271373

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 202.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | West Cypress Street

Turn left onto West Cypress Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 West, US 87 North

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 10 West, US 87 North

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.

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

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.07 one way

$128.15 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 164 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$71.57	$143.14
premium	$4.23	$77.81	$155.63
diesel	$4.80	$88.33	$176.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$64

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$194–$304

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 163.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	140.3	1	$49.12	$22.45
Efficient EV	117	1	$40.93	$18.71
EV Truck/SUV	187.1	2	$65.49	$29.94

Gas CO2

164 kg

EV CO2

55 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 Jul 16, 2026

Origin

San Antonio, TX

Morning in San Antonio on Sunday

Local time

9:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 to 10 mph 43% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:26PM CDT until July 17 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:23PM CDT until July 16 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Clarendon, TX

Morning in Clarendon on Sunday

Local time

9:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 10 to 15 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:26PM CDT until July 17 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:23PM CDT until July 16 at 8:15PM 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

10 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

8h 51m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

View on nps.gov

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 48.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend about 74% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 207.2 miles on US 83. This means you'll experience a good amount of rural cruising before transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of open highway driving and potentially more local traffic as you get closer to Clarendon.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 207.2 mi on US 83.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 83 and I 10. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near West Cypress Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 467.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.6 miles (West Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,732 ft 1,701 ft

Total Climb

1,437 ft

Total Descent

661 ft

Highest Point

2,732 ft

~467.8 mi in

Elevation Range

1,032 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from San Antonio, TX to Clarendon, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Menard along the way.

Menard

Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Abilene, TX

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Hard Rock Cafe

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: american

Hours: Mo-Th, Su 08:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 08:00-00:0...

Visit website

Texas de Brazil

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

San Antonio

Cuisine: steak_house

Subway

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Cuisine: sandwich

Fig Tree

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Little Rhein Steak House

Restaurant

Museum

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Visit website

San Antonio Art League Museum

Museum

About the Cities

Starting in San Antonio, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1718

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

Arriving in Clarendon, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1878

Clarendon is a city in the Texas Panhandle.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 207.2 miles on US 83. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 234 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 29 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clarendon, 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. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 8.9 hours each way, a round trip means 17.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Clarendon, TX before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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