Trip from San Antonio, TX to Gruver, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 42m
Distance
610.6 mi
983 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$92
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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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Gruver, TX
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Trip Overview
This 610.6-mile journey from San Antonio, TX, to Gruver, TX, will take approximately 10 hours and 42 minutes of driving time. Given the length, it's best tackled over two recommended days to avoid an overly strenuous single-day effort. You'll be spending about 56% of your time on major highways, primarily using Marshall Formby Memorial Highway and I-10. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $92. This route takes you across the vast expanse of Texas, starting in the Great Plains region and continuing within it. With three planned stops, you can break up the drive effectively.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
305.3 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 109.9 mi | 1h 51m |
| I 10 | 98.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| South Fillmore Street | 45.4 mi | 47m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 29.3 mi | 30m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Gruver, TX.
Start on Dolorosa Street
Continue on West Market Street
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
Continue on San Pedro Avenue
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Take the exit onto US 83
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
Continue on US 83
Continue on US 83
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
Turn left onto TX 158
Turn right onto FM 2111
Turn left onto TX 153
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
Turn right onto TX 70
Continue on TX 70
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 20; US 84
Take the exit onto US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Turn right onto Loop 46
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
Turn straight onto TX 207
Turn left onto Spur 575
Turn right onto US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 27; US 87
Continue on I 27; US 60; US 87
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto US 87; Original US Route 66
Continue on US 87; US 287
Turn right onto FM 119
Turn right onto FM 281
Turn left onto FM 1060
Turn right onto FM 520
Turn left onto TX 136
Turn right onto Loop 84
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 10-hour, 42-minute drive, plan to split it over two days. Starting early on your first day will allow you to cover a substantial portion of the 610.6 miles. Keep an eye on fuel stops, especially during the longest 109.9-mile stretch on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. With three stops recommended, you can strategically plan for rest and refueling. Consider an overnight in a town roughly halfway to break up the journey comfortably and make the most of your travel time.
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.
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 134 miles or 2h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 305.3 miles or 5h 21m 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 305.3 miles or 5h 21m
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 9h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gruver, 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 305 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Gruver, TX
Aim for roughly 305 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
201 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
403 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 Lubbock, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
305 mi · about 5.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Rotan, TX after about 305 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
A short stop after about 134 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 305.3 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 Marshall Formby Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 305 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.
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.
Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Flying J Travel Center
Picnic Area
Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Service Plaza
Scenic View
Love's Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stop
Road Ranger
TA
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
Service Plaza
Hale County Southbound Rest Area
Hale County Northbound Rest Area
Picnic Area
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
Love's Travel Stop
Picnic Area
Pilot Travel Center
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Service Plaza
Spanish Governor's Palace
Near the start, right off the route
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12102077527
Visit websiteGO RIO San Antonio River Cruises
Near the start, right off the route
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+12102274746
Visit websiteSan Antonio | The Saga
Near the start, right off the route
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 9–9:30 pm
+12102259800
Visit websiteHemisfair
Near the start, right off the route
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 5 am–12 pm
+12107094750
Visit websiteSan Antonio Fire Museum
Near the start, right off the route
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm
+12103907236
Visit websiteThe Amazing Mirror Maze
Near the start, right off the route
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm
+12102242288
Visit websiteSEA LIFE San Antonio
Near the start, right off the route
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12106101160
Visit websiteSan Antonio River Lock & Dam
Near the start, right off the route
San Antonio, Texas
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
+12102271373
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 355 decision points cluster between mile 16.1 and 505.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto TX 158 / North Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 87 toward US 87 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$92.26 one way
$184.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $100.99 | $201.98 |
| premium | $4.54 | $109.02 | $218.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $134.81 | $269.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 213.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 183.2 | 2 | $64.11 | $29.31 |
| Efficient EV | 152.7 | 1 | $53.43 | $24.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 244.2 | 3 | $85.48 | $39.08 |
Gas CO2
214 kg
EV CO2
71 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
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
Gruver, TX
Afternoon in Gruver on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Mostly Clear
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
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
20 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
10h 42m 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...
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a long-distance drive, primarily characterized by efficient travel on major roadways. You'll cover 56% of the route on highways, allowing for steady progress. Be prepared for a significant stretch of 109.9 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, which offers a consistent pace. While much of the drive will be on high-speed routes like I-10, the use of US 84 introduces more varied road conditions. The overall feel is one of covering ground across the Texas landscape.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
At 10h 42m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in near I 10; US 87.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 610.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.8 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Gruver, TX, road signs point toward Menard and Lubbock.
Menard
Lubbock
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?
Solo Traveler
10h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-haul drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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