Origin
Carrizo Springs, TX
Afternoon in Carrizo Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrizo Springs, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
116.1 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carrizo Springs, TX
Jeff Stapleton
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 116.5 miles, the journey from Carrizo Springs to San Antonio is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes. Since both locations sit within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout your travel. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it a perfect candidate for a quick turnaround rather than an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel, keeping this an affordable transit between the two cities. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of pace, the route is manageable and requires minimal logistical planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.1 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive functions as a turn-heavy local route rather than a standard interstate cruise, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the initial segments. You will begin by navigating North 1st Street and East Nopal Street before transitioning toward the I-35 corridor. With a highway share of 0% on the local portions, the road demands a more engaged driving style compared to a monotonous freeway slog. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you should prepare for fluctuating speeds and frequent turns as you transition between communities. It is a practical, functional drive that avoids the repetitive nature of long-haul highway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 60.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 83 / North 1st Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 83 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (TX 85 / East Nopal Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 83 / North 1st Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 83 / North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TX 85 / East Nopal Street
Turn right onto TX 85 / East Nopal Street
Navigation decision point
5
44.6 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
114.3 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
114.9 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 155A
Toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 60.4 mi | 1h |
| East Nopal Street | 43.9 mi | 1h 2m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| South Santa Rosa Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Laredo Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dolorosa Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Peña Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 60.4 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrizo Springs, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on US 277
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Peña Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 83
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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North 1st Street
3
Turn right onto TX 85
44 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
East Nopal Street
4
Turn left onto I-35 Access Road East
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I-35 Access Road East
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
6
Merge onto I 35
60 mi
·
1 hr
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 35
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 155A
Toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto South Laredo Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Laredo Street
Use the straight / left / none lanes.
11
Continue on South Santa Rosa Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Santa Rosa Street
12
Turn right onto Dolorosa Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
13
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best, though leaving early helps you avoid peak local traffic. There are no planned stops on this 116.5-mile route, allowing you to reach San Antonio in under two hours if you maintain a steady pace. Keep your $17 fuel budget in mind before you pull out of Carrizo Springs, as you may want to fuel up locally to avoid searching for stations along the more technical sections of the route. Because the drive is turn-heavy, double-check your navigation settings before leaving to ensure you are comfortable with the local road transitions. Enjoy the freedom of a short drive that gets you to your destination without the fatigue of an all-day trek.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.1 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.4 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
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 Carrizo Springs, 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 Carrizo Springs, TX
This is one driving day of about 116.1 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 60.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.1 mi from Carrizo Springs, TX · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 58.1 miles from Carrizo Springs, 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 60.4 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
$17.73 one way
$35.47 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.44 | $38.87 |
| premium | $4.59 | $20.98 | $41.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.79 | $51.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.25 | $7.43 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
2:46 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
14 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
2h 18m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carrizo Springs, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 116.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, East Nopal Street, South Pan Am Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.1 miles from Carrizo Springs, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 83 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (TX 85 / East Nopal Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Carrizo Springs, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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