Origin
Abram, TX
Afternoon in Abram on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
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3h 56m
Distance
253.2 mi
407 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abram, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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The drive from Abram, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 253.2 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cemetery Road, Military Road, North Abram Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
126.6 miles from Abram, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 56m drive with frequent turns across 253.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abram, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Military Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Abram Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Loop 374 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West US Business 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Inspiration Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Expressway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69C North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Abram, TX and San Antonio, TX.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cemetery Road
Turn left onto Military Road
Continue on North Abram Road
Turn right onto West Loop 374
Continue on West US Business 83
Turn right onto North Inspiration Road
Turn slight left onto West Expressway 83
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight right
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
Continue straight
Take the exit straight
Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
Turn left onto Military Plaza
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.6 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Antonio, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Abram, 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 Abram, TX
This is one driving day of about 253.2 miles and 3h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.6 mi from Abram, TX · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 126.6 miles from Abram, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into San Antonio, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around San Antonio, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$38.68 one way
$77.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $42.39 | $84.77 |
| premium | $4.59 | $45.77 | $91.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.25 | $112.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76 | 0 | $26.59 | $12.15 |
| Efficient EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.45 | $16.20 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Abram on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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