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Trip from Tulia, TX to San Antonio, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 1m
Distance
457.8 mi
737 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 53m
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6 AM
8h 2m
8 AM
8h 19m
10 AM
8h 8m
12 PM
8h 6m
3 PM
8h 9m
5 PM
8h 18m
8 PM
7h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tulia, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Tulia to San Antonio is 457.8 miles and takes about 8h 1m via US Highway 84 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $69 and enough daylight to finish in a day.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
228.9 miles from Tulia, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 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 | 67 mi | 1h 7m |
| 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
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~537 veh/hr typical · worst 948
Quietest
3 AM
~95 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Tulia, TX and San Antonio, TX.
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Start on TX 86
0.3 mi
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30 sec
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Southeast 2nd Street
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Continue on TX 86
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Southwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto US 87; TX 86
0.5 mi
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42 sec
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South US Highway 87
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Turn slight right onto TX 86
1.0 mi
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2 min
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TX 86
5
Turn left onto I-27 Frontage Road
515 ft
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10 sec
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I-27 Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
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58 sec
7
Merge onto I 27
67 mi
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1 hr 7 min
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Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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24 sec
Exit 536B
Toward Loop 289
9
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Interstate 27
10
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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North Loop 289
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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21 sec
12
Merge onto Loop 289
7.5 mi
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8 min
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Loop 289
13
Take the exit
421 ft
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10 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
14
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
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5 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
15
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Southeast Loop 289
16
Turn right onto Spur 331
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Southeast Drive
17
Merge onto US 84
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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Slaton Road
18
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
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6 min
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East Highway 84
19
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
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4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
21
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
22
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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East 15th Street
23
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
24
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
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2 min
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North Avenue F
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
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1 hr 14 min
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US Highway 84
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
28
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
29
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Lamar Street
30
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
31
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
32
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
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13 min
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FM 2111
33
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
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7 min
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TX 158
34
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
35
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
36
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Grassmeyer Street
37
Continue on US 83
29 mi
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31 min
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Ellis Street
38
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
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38 min
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US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
39
Continue on I 10
54 mi
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54 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
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19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
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2 min
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McDermott Freeway
42
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
43
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
44
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
45
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
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55 sec
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
46
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
This drive is best broken up over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace. Plan to depart early to make the most of your first day, aiming for around 4 hours of driving. With two recommended stops, you can easily find places to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches on US Highway 84, as services can be spaced out.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 228.9 miles from Tulia, TX, or about 4h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 miles.
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 101 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 228.9 miles or 4h 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 228.9 miles or 4h
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 6h 57m
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 Tulia, 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.
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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 Tulia, TX
Aim for roughly 229 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into San Antonio, TX
Aim for roughly 229 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Tulia, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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
Overnight candidate
229 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 Sweetwater, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
229 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 229 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 228.9 miles from Tulia, 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.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 229 miles or 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Hale County Southbound Rest Area
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Llano Estacado Picnic Area
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Scenic View
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Hale County Northbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Kerr County Westbound Rest Area
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Kerr County Eastbound Rest Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Picnic Area
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Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
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Love's Travel Stop
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Road Ranger
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TA
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Service Plaza
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Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
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Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 285 decision points cluster between mile 78.7 and 456.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
78.7 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
6
189 mi into trip
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~3h 17m in
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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
195.5 mi into trip
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~3h 23m 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
342.8 mi into trip
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~6h 3m in
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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
456.1 mi into trip
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~7h 58m 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
$62.70 one way
$125.41 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
160 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $70.04 | $140.08 |
| premium | $4.23 | $76.15 | $152.30 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $86.44 | $172.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$193–$303
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 137.3 | 1 | $48.07 | $21.97 |
| Efficient EV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.06 | $18.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 183.1 | 2 | $64.09 | $29.30 |
Gas CO2
160 kg
EV CO2
54 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.
Origin
Tulia, TX
Morning in Tulia on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:41PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:41PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Morning in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 10 mph
43% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:41PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:41PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
103°F
Sweetwater, TX
229 mi in
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
12 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
8h 1m 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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 457.8
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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 410.4
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 spends 62% of its mileage on highways, meaning you'll experience significant stretches of high-speed cruising. You'll have a longest stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84 before transitioning to other major roads. Expect mostly highway driving, with a portion on surface roads as you navigate between interstates and highways.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 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 78.7 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 28 significant decision points across 457.8 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 78.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 189 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,482 ft
649 ft
Total Climb
616 ft
Total Descent
3,448 ft
Highest Point
3,482 ft
Elevation Range
2,833 ft
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 Tulia, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Loop 289, Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Loop 289
70.1 mi in
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~1h 12m
Sh 70 South
195.5 mi in
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~3h 23m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
195.5 mi in
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~3h 23m
San Angelo
195.5 mi in
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~3h 23m
About the Cities
Starting in Tulia, 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 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).
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.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 229 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 35 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 78.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 189 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.5 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 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 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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