Origin
Benbrook, TX
Afternoon in Benbrook on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benbrook, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
269.6 mi
434 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 39m
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6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benbrook, TX
Jeff Stapleton
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Benbrook to San Antonio covers 289 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 9 minutes of driving time. Since this route is well within the capacity of a single day, you can easily complete the trip in one session without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $43 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. Because this path is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, it offers a different experience than a standard interstate commute. It is a straightforward, manageable journey that works well for those looking to reach San Antonio efficiently while navigating local roads.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
134.8 miles from Benbrook, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience as you depart Benbrook via Mercedes Street, Benbrook Boulevard, and Southwest Loop 820. With 0% of the journey allocated to highway driving, this route relies entirely on local roads, requiring your full attention at the wheel. The path is defined by its turn-heavy nature, making it a more technical drive than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will find that the character of the road remains consistent as you transition through the regional landscape. Stay alert, as the absence of highway stretches means your speed will be dictated by local traffic and road geometry throughout the entire 289-mile trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 99.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 269.6 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 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
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 437
Toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
7
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35W South: Waco
8
188 mi into trip
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~3h 19m in
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I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
8
267.8 mi into trip
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~4h 48m in
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I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
8
268.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 49m in
Take the exit toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
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 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 99.6 mi | 1h 46m |
| South Freeway | 78 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 35 | 55.8 mi | 58m |
| North Pan Am Expressway | 17 mi | 20m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Interstate Highway 35 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 99.6 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benbrook, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Wade Hampton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wade Hampton Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Mercedes Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mercedes Street
3
Take the ramp
128 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn right onto US 377
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Benbrook Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East
7
Merge onto I 20
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 437
Toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W South: Waco
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 35W
78 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
South Freeway
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 35
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
56 mi
·
58 min
·
I 35
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Use the slight left lane.
15
Continue on I 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 35
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on I 35
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South
Use the none lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Use the slight left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elmira Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto Navarro Street
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Navarro Street
24
Continue on Navarro Street
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
Navarro Street
25
Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Turn right onto West Travis Street
222 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Travis Street
27
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Flores Street
28
Continue on Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
29
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
30
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 9-minute duration, plan to depart early to make the most of your day in San Antonio. You should schedule at least one stop to break up the drive, as the turn-heavy local roads can be more tiring than high-speed cruising. Keep your $43 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops along the way to ensure you don't run low on stretches without services. Because this route avoids major highways, be prepared for more frequent turns and varying speed limits compared to a typical interstate journey. A helpful tip is to map out your navigation carefully before leaving, as the local road navigation requires more frequent adjustments than a single highway path.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.8 miles from Benbrook, TX, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.8 miles or 2h 23m 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 55m
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 Benbrook, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Benbrook, TX
This is one driving day of about 269.6 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benbrook, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 99.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 134.8 mi from Benbrook, TX · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.8 miles from Benbrook, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.6 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.18 one way
$82.37 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $45.13 | $90.26 |
| premium | $4.59 | $48.73 | $97.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.90 | $119.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.9 | 0 | $28.31 | $12.94 |
| Efficient EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.59 | $10.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.8 | 1 | $37.74 | $17.25 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
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.
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
19 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
4h 52m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Benbrook, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 269.6 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, South Freeway, I 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.8 miles from Benbrook, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 269.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Benbrook, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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