Origin
Agua Dulce, TX
Morning in Agua Dulce on Monday
Local time
7:12 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Agua Dulce, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
8h 3m
Distance
538 mi
866 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 55m
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6 AM
8h 3m
8 AM
8h 20m
10 AM
8h 9m
12 PM
8h 8m
3 PM
8h 10m
5 PM
8h 19m
8 PM
7h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Agua Dulce, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 538 miles and takes about 8h 3m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Kentwood Avenue, South Ascencion Street, Las Colonias Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
269 miles from Agua Dulce, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 538 miles and 8h 3m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Kentwood Avenue and South Ascencion Street.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kentwood Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 3m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Agua Dulce, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kentwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Ascencion Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Las Colonias Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Darrington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 1110 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gateway Boulevard East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McDermott Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Santa Rosa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Kentwood Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Agua Dulce, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Agua del Rio
344 ft
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17 sec
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Agua del Rio
2
Turn right onto Kentwood Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Kentwood Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Ascencion Street
3.1 mi
·
7 min
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South Ascencion Street
4
Turn right onto Las Colonias Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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Las Colonias Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Darrington Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Darrington Road
6
Continue on FM 1110
351 ft
·
13 sec
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FM 1110
7
Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard East
8
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
9
Merge slight left
144 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
10
Keep slight right
363 mi
·
5 hr 44 min
11
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
19 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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McDermott Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
14
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
15
Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
16
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Dolorosa Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 269 miles from Agua Dulce, TX, or about 4h 1m into the drive.
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 118 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 269 miles or 4h 1m 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 269 miles or 4h 1m
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 7h 9m
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 Agua Dulce, 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 Agua Dulce, TX
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into San Antonio, TX
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Agua Dulce, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 269 mi from Agua Dulce, TX · 4h 1m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
178 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
355 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 Kerrville, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
269 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Lake, TX after about 269 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 269 miles from Agua Dulce, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 269 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in San Antonio, TX
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach San Antonio, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.18 one way
$164.37 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
188 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $90.06 | $180.12 |
| premium | $4.59 | $97.24 | $194.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $119.52 | $239.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 188.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 161.4 | 1 | $56.49 | $25.82 |
| Efficient EV | 134.5 | 1 | $47.07 | $21.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 215.2 | 2 | $75.32 | $34.43 |
Gas CO2
188 kg
EV CO2
63 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.
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Morning in San Antonio on Monday
Local time
8:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Agua Dulce, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 538 miles and takes about 8h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kentwood Avenue, South Ascencion Street, Las Colonias Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 269 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 269 miles from Agua Dulce, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Agua Dulce, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Agua Dulce, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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