Origin
Seth Ward, TX
Morning in Seth Ward on Tuesday
Local time
11:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seth Ward, TX to San Antonio, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 39m
Distance
434.8 mi
700 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 30m
★
6 AM
7h 40m
8 AM
7h 59m
10 AM
7h 46m
12 PM
7h 44m
3 PM
7h 47m
5 PM
7h 58m
8 PM
7h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seth Ward, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Seth Ward, TX to San Antonio, TX is 434.8 miles and takes about 7h 39m via US Highway 84 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape for most of the trip. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward transit between these two Texas points. Plan for a steady pace, as the route is designed for efficient travel rather than extensive sightseeing.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
217.4 miles from Seth Ward, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 43.5 mi | 43m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| Ellis Street | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seth Ward, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Wood Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wood Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto FM 400
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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East 24th Street
3
Turn right onto TX 194
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dimmitt Road
4
Turn left onto North Interstate 27
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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North Interstate 27
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
6
Merge onto I 27; US 87
43 mi
·
43 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 536B
Toward Loop 289
8
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 27
9
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Loop 289
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
11
Merge onto Loop 289
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Loop 289
12
Take the exit
421 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
13
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
14
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southeast Loop 289
15
Turn right onto Spur 331
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Drive
16
Merge onto US 84
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Slaton Road
17
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
18
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
20
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
21
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
22
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Ralls Road
23
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
27
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
28
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
29
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
30
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
31
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
·
FM 2111
32
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 158
33
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
34
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
35
Continue on US 83
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Grassmeyer Street
36
Continue on US 83
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ellis Street
37
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
·
38 min
·
US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
38
Continue on I 10
54 mi
·
54 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McDermott Freeway
41
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
42
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
43
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
44
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
45
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day drive of under 8 hours, leaving Seth Ward, TX in the morning allows ample time to reach San Antonio, TX before dark. You're scheduled for 2 stops, which is a good pace for this distance. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 73.9-mile stretch on US Highway 84, as services might be more spread out than on the interstate. Budgeting around $66 for fuel should cover the distance. The highway-heavy nature of this route means you can maintain a consistent speed, but be aware of potential traffic as you approach San Antonio.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 217.4 miles from Seth Ward, TX, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 96 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 217.4 miles or 3h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Antonio, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Seth Ward, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Seth Ward, TX
This is one driving day of about 434.8 miles and 7h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Seth Ward, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 84 for about 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
217 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 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 217.4 miles from Seth Ward, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 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 305 decision points cluster between mile 55.8 and 433.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
6
166 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
|
US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
172.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
8
319.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 41m in
|
US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
8
433.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 36m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.70 one way
$131.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
152 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $71.91 | $143.83 |
| premium | $4.54 | $77.63 | $155.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $96.00 | $192.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 130.4 | 1 | $45.65 | $20.87 |
| Efficient EV | 108.7 | 1 | $38.05 | $17.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 173.9 | 2 | $60.87 | $27.83 |
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 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.
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Morning in San Antonio on Tuesday
Local time
11:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
11 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
7h 39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 65% of this 434.8-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on surface roads is 73.9 miles along US Highway 84. Expect to transition from the more rural feel of US Highway 84 to the faster pace of I 10. This means you'll notice a change in traffic density and exit frequency as you merge onto the interstate.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.9 mi on US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 55.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 30 significant decision points across 434.8 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 55.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 166 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.5 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.
Between Seth Ward, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Loop 289, Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Loop 289
47.1 mi in
|
~50m
Sh 70 South
172.5 mi in
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~3h 1m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
172.5 mi in
|
~3h 1m
San Angelo
172.5 mi in
|
~3h 1m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 7h 39m. Total distance: 434.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.9 miles on US Highway 84. 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 San Antonio, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 55.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 166 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at San Antonio, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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