Origin
Wyldwood, TX
Late night in Wyldwood on Sunday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wyldwood, TX to San Antonio, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
92.3 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wyldwood, TX
Jeff Stapleton
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 92.3-mile drive from Wyldwood to San Antonio, Texas, is easily accomplished in about 1 hour and 43 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 89% of the journey on highways, you'll be covering ground efficiently, with an estimated fuel cost of $14. The route predominantly stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent driving experience. This short distance means you won't need to break it up, giving you flexibility for departure times and allowing plenty of daylight for your destination. It's a practical choice for a quick transition between two points in Texas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Wyldwood, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pickle Parkway | 34 mi | 29m |
| I 10 | 32.5 mi | 33m |
| TX 21 | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| East Commerce Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Jenkins Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| South Pope Bend Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| FM 535 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pickle Parkway
— 34 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyldwood, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Cedar Lane
346 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Lane
2
Turn left onto South Pope Bend Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pope Bend Road
3
Turn left onto McDonald Lane West
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
McDonald Lane West
4
Continue on Jenkins Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Jenkins Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto FM 535
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 535
6
Turn right onto TX 21
12 mi
·
14 min
·
TX 21
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 183, Toll 130 South
Use the left lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 183
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 183
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll South
10
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
34 mi
·
29 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 10; TX 130
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 10; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 10; US 90; TX 130
9.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 10; US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 579
Toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Interstate 10 East
19
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Houston Street
20
Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Commerce Street
21
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
22
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
23
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 43-minute duration, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can depart Wyldwood any time of day and still arrive in San Antonio with ample time. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, keeping your tank topped up is easy to manage. While there are no designated stops in the data, the longest stretch is 34 miles on Pickle Parkway, so plan your restroom or snack breaks before or after this segment. The highway-focused nature means you'll want to be mindful of traffic, especially as you approach San Antonio.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.2 miles from Wyldwood, TX, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
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 Wyldwood, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wyldwood, TX
This is one driving day of about 92.3 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Wyldwood, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pickle Parkway for about 34 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from Wyldwood, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 4.3 and 87.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
TX 21
Turn right onto TX 21
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left toward US 183, Toll 130 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 183, Toll 130 South
7
51.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
6
72.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
I 10; US 90; TX 130
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
87.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 579
Toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.95 one way
$27.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $15.27 | $30.53 |
| premium | $4.54 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.38 | $40.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.91 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM 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.
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
28 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
1h 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 92.3-mile trip, with 89% of the route utilizing main roads like Pickle Parkway, I-10, and TX-21. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 34 miles on Pickle Parkway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The profile suggests a predominantly highway drive, meaning you'll likely experience consistent speeds and fewer turns compared to a more rural or scenic route. This character makes it a predictable and efficient journey.
89% 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: 34 mi on Pickle Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pickle Parkway and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near TX 21.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.3 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 4.3 miles (TX 21): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Wyldwood, TX to San Antonio, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Toll 130 South along the way.
Toll 130 South
16.5 mi in
|
~24m
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 1h 43m. Total distance: 92.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34 miles on Pickle Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (TX 21): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at San Antonio, TX before heading back.
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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