Trip from San Antonio, TX to Clint, 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 32m

Distance

531.5 mi

855 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$73

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 25m ★

6 AM

8h 33m

8 AM

8h 48m

10 AM

8h 38m

12 PM

8h 37m

3 PM

8h 39m

5 PM

8h 48m

8 PM

8h 28m

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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Clint, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

San Antonio to Clint is 531.5 miles and takes about 8h 32m via I 10, with a fuel budget near $79 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a long-haul drive that spans across Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. While the route is primarily highway, it's a significant distance, suggesting an overnight stop would make it more comfortable. Plan for a full day of driving if you aim to complete it in one go.

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

265.7 miles from San Antonio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	512 mi	8h 5m
McDermott Freeway	12.8 mi	14m
FM 1110	1.5 mi	2m
East Fredericksburg Road	1.2 mi	2m
North Loop Drive	1.2 mi	2m
Navarro Street	0.8 mi	1m
San Pedro Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
Clint-San Elizario Road	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 512 mi, about 8h 5m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~460 veh/hr typical · worst 792

Quietest

3 AM

~95 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

4.8×

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 Clint, 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

512 mi · 8 hr 5 min · I 10; US 87

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

Continue on Gateway Boulevard West

500 ft · 20 sec · Gateway Boulevard West

Turn left onto FM 1110

0.9 mi · 1 min · FM 1110

Continue on FM 1110

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

Turn right onto FM 76

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

Turn left onto FM 1110

0.6 mi · 1 min · FM 1110

Arrive at destination

FM 1110

Trip Plan

Given the 8.5-hour duration, breaking this 531.5-mile drive into two days is highly recommended. Aim to leave San Antonio early in the morning to maximize daylight for your first leg. With two recommended stops, you can comfortably cover about 265 miles per day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major town could be significant. The $79 fuel cost estimate is based on current prices, so check local rates as you travel.

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 265.7 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 4h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 512 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 117 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 265.7 miles or 4h 17m 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 265.7 miles or 4h 17m

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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clint, 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 266 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Clint, TX

Aim for roughly 266 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 117 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 I 10 for about 512 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Junction, TX

175 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

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

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Pecos, TX

351 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 Pecos, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Lake, TX

266 mi · about 4.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Lake, TX after about 266 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 117 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Lake, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 265.7 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 I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 512 miles.

Overnight split

0.7 mi from route

Spanish Governor's Palace

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

Schreiner Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Junction, Texas

+13254463880

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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 528.1 — 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

3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Merge onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

528.1 mi into trip | ~8h 26m in

Take the exit toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$72.80 one way

$145.60 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 186 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$81.32	$162.63
premium	$4.23	$88.41	$176.82
diesel	$4.80	$100.36	$200.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$73

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$203–$313

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 186 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	159.5	1	$55.81	$25.51
Efficient EV	132.9	1	$46.51	$21.26
EV Truck/SUV	212.6	2	$74.41	$34.02

Gas CO2

186 kg

EV CO2

62 kg (67% 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 14, 2026

Origin

San Antonio, TX

Morning in San Antonio on Sunday

Local time

9:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SE 5 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 11:37PM CDT until July 14 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 13 at 11:25PM CDT until July 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Clint, TX

Morning in Clint on Sunday

Local time

8:35 AM

MDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Clear

E 9 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 11:37PM CDT until July 14 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 13 at 11:25PM CDT until July 16 at 7:00PM 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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

6 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 32m 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

Chamizal National Memorial

National Memorial

Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 531.5

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...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 55

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 be on I 10 for nearly the entire trip, accounting for 99% of the drive. The longest continuous stretch on I 10 is 512 miles. Expect a consistent highway pace for the vast majority of your travel. The route transitions to McDermott Freeway before merging onto I 10, and eventually, you'll take FM 1110 near Clint.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 512 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and McDermott Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near West Cypress Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 32m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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 3.2 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

4,358 ft 649 ft

Total Climb

4,104 ft

Total Descent

1,115 ft

Highest Point

4,358 ft

~455.6 mi in

Elevation Range

3,709 ft

Notable High Points

4,358 ft at ~455.6 miles +481 ft prominence

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

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 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 512 miles on I 10. 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 266 miles on day one.

Yes — we found about 54 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 Clint, 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 54 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Chamizal National Memorial 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 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 17.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Clint, 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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