Trip from Stanton, TX to San Antonio, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 30m

Distance

314.5 mi

506 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 17m ★

6 AM

5h 30m

8 AM

5h 57m

10 AM

5h 40m

12 PM

5h 37m

3 PM

5h 41m

5 PM

5h 56m

8 PM

5h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Stanton, TX

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San Antonio, TX

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Trip Overview

Spanning 316.3 miles, this journey from Stanton to San Antonio takes approximately 4 hours and 58 minutes of drive time. You will primarily navigate via East Front Street and I-20, making this a straightforward trip that is easily manageable within a single day. Budgeting around $47 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the trek. Both your starting point and your destination sit within the Great Plains, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your travels. Because the drive is under five hours, you won't need to worry about an overnight split, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of daylight to spare.

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

157.2 miles from Stanton, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 87	72.2 mi	1h 17m
I 10	71.7 mi	1h 14m
William B Crooker Memorial Highway	44.3 mi	44m
US 83	40 mi	38m
Ellis Street	29.4 mi	31m
South Main Street	21.5 mi	23m
US Highway 87 South	14.6 mi	14m
I 20	13.6 mi	13m

Longest stretch: US 87 — 72.2 mi, about 1h 17m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~533 veh/hr typical · worst 963

Quietest

3 AM

~94 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

5.7×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 104 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 Stanton, TX and San Antonio, TX.

Start on South Saint Mary Street

85 ft · 5 sec · South Saint Mary Street

Turn right onto I 20 Bus

0.7 mi · 58 sec · East Front Street

Continue on I 20 Bus

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Business I-20

Turn straight onto I 20 Bus

389 ft · 14 sec · I 20 Bus

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 20 East: Abilene

Merge onto I 20

14 mi · 13 min · I 20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Exit 173 Toward US 87 South: San Angelo

Turn straight onto West Interstate 20

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Interstate 20

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Merge onto US 87

44 mi · 44 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

Continue on US 87; TX 158; TX 163

1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

Continue on US 87

15 mi · 14 min · US Highway 87 South

Continue on US 87

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US 87

Turn right onto US 83

21 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 83

29 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

Take the exit onto US 83

40 mi · 38 min · US 83

Toward I 10 East: San Antonio Use the left lane.

Continue on I 10

54 mi · 54 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

17 mi · 19 min · I 10; US 87

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 569C Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Dolorosa Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

Dolorosa Street

Trip Plan

For a smooth trip, aim to depart early in the morning to account for the nearly five-hour duration and allow yourself at least one planned stop to break up the drive. Since the route involves significant local navigation, double-check your turn-by-turn directions before you leave to avoid confusion on local streets. With a fuel budget of $47, verify your tank levels before hitting the road, especially since you are navigating through turn-heavy sections where idling or frequent acceleration might occur. Given the single-day timeframe, use your one allotted stop to stretch your legs and refuel, as this will help you maintain focus during the more technical portions of the route. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so don't hesitate to adjust your pace if you encounter unexpected local traffic.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 157.2 miles from Stanton, TX, or about 2h 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 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 69 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 157.2 miles or 2h 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Antonio, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Stanton, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Stanton, TX

This is one driving day of about 314.5 miles and 5h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Stanton, 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 87 for about 72.2 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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Junction, TX

157 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

Robert Lee, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Live Oak, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 157.2 miles from Stanton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+12102271373

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 199.5 and 314 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

199.5 mi into trip | ~3h 32m 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

293.7 mi into trip | ~5h 5m 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 right lanes.

312.8 mi into trip | ~5h 26m 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

313.4 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in | North Pecos-La Trinidad

Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

314 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in | Dolorosa Street

Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.15 one way

$96.31 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.29	$53.14	$106.29
premium	$4.64	$57.43	$114.85
diesel	$6.18	$76.51	$153.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 110 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	94.4	1	$33.02	$15.10
Efficient EV	78.6	0	$27.52	$12.58
EV Truck/SUV	125.8	1	$44.03	$20.13

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 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.

Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Stanton, TX

Afternoon in Stanton on Saturday

Local time

1:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Mostly Clear

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

San Antonio, TX

Afternoon in San Antonio on Saturday

Local time

1:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Partly Cloudy

N 15 to 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:25AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:37AM CDT until October 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

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

14 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

5h 30m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 near mile 314.5

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 ~67 min detour Free near mile 260.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition from local roads onto the interstate system. While the route relies on I-20 East, the character of the road is defined by its local navigation rather than long, high-speed interstate stretches. Because the highway share is 0% based on the provided data, you should prepare for a more involved driving experience compared to a standard freeway cruise. The longest stretch without a turn is 0 miles on East Front Street, meaning you will need to remain alert and ready to maneuver frequently. This is not a monotonous highway grind; rather, it is a practical, hands-on path through the heart of the region.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 72.2 mi on US 87.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 199.5 miles in near US 83.

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 13 significant decision points across 314.5 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 199.5 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 293.7 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 312.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,691 ft 649 ft

Total Climb

768 ft

Total Descent

2,785 ft

Highest Point

2,691 ft

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Joe Blues

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Sweet Designs Bake Shop Deli

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hard Rock Cafe

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: american

Hours: Mo-Th, Su 08:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 08:00-00:0...

Visit website

RiverView Restaurant

Restaurant

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

San Angelo, TX

Visit website

Pizza Marie

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Stanton, TX

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su closed

Texas de Brazil

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

San Antonio

Cuisine: steak_house

The Peasant Village

Restaurant

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

San Angelo, TX

Cuisine: american

Hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-23:00

Visit website

Fig Tree

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

River boat boarding

Attraction

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

International Water Lily Garden

Attraction

Early in the drive, right off the route

San Antonio Art League Museum

Museum

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Visit website

First United Methodist Church of Stanton

Memorial

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Homesite of Mrs. Robert Massie (1867-1931)

Memorial

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.1 mi from route

Railway Museum of San Angelo

Museum

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: Sa 10:00-16:00

Visit website

Stanton Church of Christ

Memorial

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Beauregard House B&B

Guest_house

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Oakes Hotel Building

Hotel

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hilton Hotel

Hotel

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Buckhorn Lake RV Resort

Caravan_site

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Fiesta Bed and Breakfast

Guest_house

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ayers Inn

Guest_house

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Stanton, TX

Full guide →

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 — 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, United States

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 5h 30m. Total distance: 314.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 72.2 miles on US 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 27 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 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 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, 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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