Origin
San Antonio, TX
Night in San Antonio on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Wink, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 48m
Distance
403 mi
649 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 37m
★
6 AM
6h 49m
8 AM
7h 12m
10 AM
6h 57m
12 PM
6h 55m
3 PM
6h 58m
5 PM
7h 11m
8 PM
6h 42m
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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Wink, TX
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Trip Overview
San Antonio to Wink is 403 miles and takes about 6h 48m via I 10 and US 285, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive traverses the vast Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward path across the state. Expect a consistent journey with minimal deviations, making it a practical choice for those prioritizing direct travel. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is best suited for a focused trip where reaching your destination efficiently is the main goal. It’s a solid option if you're looking to cover ground without complex navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
201.5 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 297.5 mi | 4h 43m |
| North US Highway 285 | 49 mi | 55m |
| I 20 | 23.2 mi | 21m |
| Rodgers Street | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| McDermott Freeway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| East Fredericksburg Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Navarro Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| San Pedro Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 297.5 mi, about 4h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Wink, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Navarro Street
4
Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
San Pedro Avenue
5
Continue on San Pedro Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Pedro Avenue
6
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Cypress Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Fredericksburg Road
8
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
10
Merge onto I 10; US 87
13 mi
·
14 min
·
McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
297 mi
·
4 hr 43 min
·
I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 257
Toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
13
Continue on Interstate 10 West
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
14
Take the ramp
224 ft
·
6 sec
15
Merge onto US 285
49 mi
·
55 min
·
North US Highway 285
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 20 East: Odessa
17
Merge onto I 20
23 mi
·
21 min
·
I 20
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 66
Toward FM 1927, SH 115: Pyote, Kermit
19
Continue on Avenue E
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Avenue E
20
Turn left onto TX 115
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Rodgers Street
21
Continue on TX 115
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hendricks Boulevard
22
Turn right onto FM 1232
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest 1st Street
23
Arrive at destination
FM 1232
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 48m estimated drive time and 403 miles, departing from San Antonio in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Wink with daylight to spare. Since this is a one-day trip, you can afford to be flexible with your stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto US Highway 285, as services can become more spread out in West Texas. A practical tip is to plan your last substantial fuel stop before leaving I 10, as the stretch on US 285 can be less populated. The estimated fuel cost of $61 is a good baseline for budgeting.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 201.5 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 297.5 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 89 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201.5 miles or 3h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wink, 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.
+
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 403 miles and 6h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 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 I 10 for about 297.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 201.5 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 I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 297.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 386.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Cypress Street
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
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.
6
313.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 257
Toward US 285: Pecos, Sanderson
6
363 mi into trip
|
~6h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Odessa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 20 East: Odessa
6
386.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 23m in
Take the exit toward FM 1927, SH 115: Pyote, Kermit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 66
Toward FM 1927, SH 115: Pyote, Kermit
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.89 one way
$121.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
141 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $66.65 | $133.31 |
| premium | $4.54 | $71.95 | $143.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.98 | $177.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.9 | 1 | $42.32 | $19.34 |
| Efficient EV | 100.8 | 1 | $35.26 | $16.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.2 | 2 | $56.42 | $25.79 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Destination
Wink, TX
Night in Wink on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°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
13 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
6h 48m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 41.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey utilizing major interstates and highways. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 10, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 297.5 miles. This means you can settle into a rhythm with long, consistent driving periods. The transition to North US Highway 285 will introduce a slight shift in scenery and road type as you head towards Wink. Overall, prepare for an experience dominated by high-speed travel and expansive Texas landscapes.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 297.5 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and North US Highway 285. You will hit about 14 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
6/10
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 403 miles you will encounter 14 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 16.1 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 313.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Wink, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sanderson along the way.
Sanderson
313.5 mi in
|
~5h 4m
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?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 48m. Total distance: 403 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 297.5 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wink, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (West Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 313.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wink, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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