The drive from Bovina, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 483.3 miles and takes about 8h 27m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US Highway 84, I 10, US 84 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.9 miles on US Highway 84.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.03 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
241.7 miles from Bovina, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 12m into the drive
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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.
This is a 8h 27m highway drive covering 483.3 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 84 and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.9 miles on US Highway 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 214.5 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 483.3 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 214.5 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 221 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 280.5 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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214.5 mi into trip|~3h 42m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
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221 mi into trip|~3h 49m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
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280.5 mi into trip|~4h 55m in|US 83 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
368.3 mi into trip|~6h 29m in|US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
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481.6 mi into trip|~8h 24m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
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 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bovina, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Sh 70 South
221 mi in|~3h 49m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
221 mi in|~3h 49m
San Angelo
221 mi in|~3h 49m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
I 10
71.7 mi
1h 14m
US 84
56.4 mi
58m
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi
44m
US 83
40 mi
38m
State Highway 153
29.5 mi
33m
Ellis Street
29.4 mi
31m
East Highway 84
26.9 mi
26m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bovina, TX and San Antonio, TX.
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Start on TX 86
9.0 mi·9 min·TX 86
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Turn right onto TX 214
21 mi·21 min·TX 214
3
Keep slight right at fork
323 ft·5 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 70; TX 214
0.3 mi·42 sec·North 1st Street
5
Turn left onto US 84
18 mi·18 min·East American Boulevard
6
Continue on US 84
8.0 mi·7 min·US 84
7
Continue on US 84
42 mi·43 min·US 84
8
Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi·4 min·Avenue Q
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
10
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
11
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 84
20 mi·20 min·East Highway 84
13
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
14
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·16 sec·East 15th Street
15
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi·37 sec·Ralls Road
16
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi·6 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
20
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southwest Georgia Avenue
21
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
22
Continue on TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
23
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
24
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
25
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·TX 158
26
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
27
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi·18 min·South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Grassmeyer Street
29
Continue on US 83
29 mi·31 min·Ellis Street
30
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi·38 min·US 83
Toward I 10 East: San AntonioUse the left lane.
31
Continue on I 10
54 mi·54 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi·19 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi·2 min·McDermott Freeway
34
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 569CToward Santa Rosa Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
35
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi·16 sec·North Pecos-La Trinidad
36
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi·1 min·North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
37
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi·55 sec·Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
38
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
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 241.7 miles from Bovina, TX, or about 4h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 miles.
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 106 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 241.7 miles or 4h 12m 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 241.7 miles or 4h 12m
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 23m
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 Bovina, 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 Bovina, TX
Aim for roughly 242 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into San Antonio, TX
Aim for roughly 242 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 106 miles from Bovina, 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.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 84 for about 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 241.7 mi from Bovina, TX
· 4h 12m into the drive
The midpoint is around 241.7 miles from Bovina, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 242 miles or 4.2 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 483.3
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 433.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.03 one way
$146.06 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg169 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$79.93
$159.87
premium
$4.54
$86.29
$172.58
diesel
$5.61
$106.71
$213.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$203–$313
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 169.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
145
1
$50.75
$23.20
Efficient EV
120.8
1
$42.29
$19.33
EV Truck/SUV
193.3
2
$67.66
$30.93
Gas CO2
169 kg
EV CO2
57 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Bovina, TX
Night
in Bovina on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Night
in San Antonio on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 7:58PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 7:58PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
242 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 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 27m 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 Bovina, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 483.3 miles and takes about 8h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 84, I 10, US 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 242 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 241.7 miles from Bovina, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $73.03 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 483.3 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 214.5 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 221 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 280.5 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bovina, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
