San Antonio, TX Road Trips

With 60 routes heading out and 60 heading in, San Antonio, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 297 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from San Antonio, TX spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Downtown San Antonio, TX, TX

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Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

1353.9 mi

Los Angeles, CA

Quickest Drive

3h 32m

Ballinger, TX

Plan Around San Antonio, TX

Trips from San Antonio, TX

Driving from San Antonio, TX

Expect an average of 297 miles and about 5h 20m behind the wheel when leaving San Antonio, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 552 miles (8h 56m), while the shortest is just 201 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving San Antonio, TX most often head toward El Paso, TX (552.1 mi, 8h 56m), Amarillo, TX (506.9 mi, 8h 52m), Hereford, TX (485.7 mi, 8h 42m), Farwell, TX (475.3 mi, 8h 19m), and Hooks, TX (436 mi, 7h 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 297-mile trip from San Antonio, TX, budget about $44 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving San Antonio, TX and 60 routes heading into San Antonio, TX, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 201 to 552 miles.

The longest mapped route from San Antonio, TX covers 552 miles and takes approximately 8h 56m. Shorter options start at just 201 miles.

The average route from San Antonio, TX runs about 297 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 297-mile trip from San Antonio, TX costs roughly $44 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from San Antonio, TX include El Paso, TX, Amarillo, TX, Hereford, TX and Farwell, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

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