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Trip from San Antonio, TX to Eidson Road, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
144.7 mi
233 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
9 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Antonio, TX
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Eidson Road, TX
Carlos Cibelli
Trip Overview
San Antonio, TX to Eidson Road, TX is 144.7 miles and takes about 2h 46m via US Highway 57, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey primarily on highways. If you're looking for a quick trip that doesn't require an overnight stay, this route is a solid choice for a single-day excursion. Expect a driving experience that leans heavily on major roadways, making it efficient for reaching your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.3 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 57 | 95.3 mi | 1h 46m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 33.5 mi | 33m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 10 mi | 11m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Bibb Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Eidson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Santa Rosa Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Commerce Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 57
— 95.3 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Eidson Road, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft
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4 sec
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Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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West Market Street
3
Turn left onto Navarro Street
250 ft
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12 sec
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Navarro Street
4
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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East Commerce Street
5
Turn left onto South Santa Rosa Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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South Santa Rosa Street
6
Continue on South Laredo Street
494 ft
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13 sec
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South Laredo Street
7
Turn right onto Guadalupe Street
519 ft
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17 sec
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Guadalupe Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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26 sec
Toward I 35 South, I 10 East
9
Merge onto I 10; US 87
10 mi
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11 min
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South Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 10 East, US 87 South: Upper Level, Houston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
34 mi
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33 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 57: Eagle Pass
12
Turn straight
430 ft
·
10 sec
13
Continue on Interstate 35 North
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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Interstate 35 North
14
Turn right onto US 57
95 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
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US Highway 57
15
Turn right onto US 57; US 277
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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East Main Street
16
Turn left onto FM 375
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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South Bibb Avenue
17
Continue on Brown Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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Brown Street
18
Turn left onto Eidson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Eidson Road
19
Turn right onto Calle Potro
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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Calle Potro
20
Turn left onto Lago Vista Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Lago Vista Drive
21
Turn right onto Callejon Terán
279 ft
·
12 sec
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Callejon Terán
22
Continue on Mikulinsk Road
0.1 mi
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29 sec
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Mikulinsk Road
23
Continue on Balcones Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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Balcones Boulevard
24
Turn left onto Madrid
295 ft
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13 sec
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Madrid
25
Turn right onto Zaragoza Street
103 ft
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4 sec
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Zaragoza Street
26
Arrive at destination
Zaragoza Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 46m duration, departing San Antonio in the morning will comfortably get you to Eidson Road with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $22, this trip offers flexibility; you can easily make it a spontaneous outing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 95.3 miles on US Highway 57, as services might be spaced out. It’s a straightforward drive, so focus on enjoying the open road and the efficiency of the highway system.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.3 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.3 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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.3 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eidson Road, 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 144.7 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from San Antonio, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 57 for about 95.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.3 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Road Ranger
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Medina County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 144 — 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
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~0m in
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Navarro Street
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Commerce Street
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~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
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~3m in
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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...
5
144 mi into trip
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~2h 43m in
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Lago Vista Drive
Turn left onto Lago Vista Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.86 one way
$43.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $23.93 | $47.86 |
| premium | $4.54 | $25.84 | $51.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.95 | $63.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Make Ready Market - Tesla Supercharger
San Antonio, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Natalia, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Natalia, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
3600 N PanAm Expy
San Antonio, TX
SYNERGEV
6 DCFC
Target San Antonio #T0771
San Antonio, TX
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Mac Haik Southway Ford
San Antonio, TX
EV Connect
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 568
Von Ormy, TX
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
South San Antonio Buick GMC
San Antonio, TX
Blink Network
2 DCFC
LOVE'S 471 - TX #471 DC2
Natalia, TX
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
Tesla: 2
eVgo Network: 2
ChargePoint Network: 2
SYNERGEV: 1
EV Connect: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.19 | $6.95 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.66 | $5.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.26 | $9.26 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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.
Origin
San Antonio, TX
Late night in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NNE 15 to 20 mph
90% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 10:58PM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:55PM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Eidson Road, TX
Late night in Eidson Road on Sunday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°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
37 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 46m 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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the route utilizing major roads like US Highway 57 and the South Pan Am Expressway. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 95.3 miles on US Highway 57, so plan your breaks accordingly. The character of the drive is one of consistent speed and direct travel, characteristic of the Great Plains landscape. While the majority is highway, expect some variation as you navigate between these main arteries.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.3 mi on US Highway 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 57 and Purple Heart Trail. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Navarro Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 46m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
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 Eidson Road, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 144.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 95.3 miles on US Highway 57. 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eidson Road, TX before heading back.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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