Trip from Carthage, TX to San Antonio, TX

Drive Time

5h 55m

Distance

354.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Carthage, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 354.5 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Saint Mary Street, West Sabine Street, North Railroad Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

177.3 miles from Carthage, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 354.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Saint Mary Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Saint Mary Street	0 mi	0m
West Sabine Street	0 mi	0m
North Railroad Avenue	0 mi	0m
Route 259	0 mi	0m
Highway 259	0 mi	0m
US 59 South	0 mi	0m
Highway 59	0 mi	0m
Northwest Stallings Drive	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Saint Mary Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Panola Street

2

Turn left onto North Saint Mary Street

3

Turn right onto West Sabine Street

4

Continue straight

5

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Avenue

6

Continue on US Route 259

7

Continue on US Highway 259

8

Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin

9

Continue straight

10

Continue straight

11

Turn left

12

Turn right onto North US Highway 59

13

Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive

14

Take the exit slight right

15

Turn right onto South Fredonia Street

16

Continue on West State Highway 7

17

Turn right onto 5th Street

18

Turn left onto East Houston Avenue

19

Turn left onto South 4th Street

20

Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue

21

Turn left

22

Turn left onto State Highway 95

23

Turn right onto State Highway 71 East

24

Take the ramp slight left toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West

25

Merge slight left onto State Highway 71 East

26

Continue straight

27

Continue straight

28

Take the exit slight right toward TX 21 West: San Marcos

29

Turn left onto West State Highway 21

30

Turn left onto US 183, Toll 130 South

31

Turn straight

32

Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South

33

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

34

Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

35

Merge slight left

36

Continue straight

37

Keep slight left

38

Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

39

Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

40

Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street

41

Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

42

Turn right onto East Houston Street

43

Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street

44

Turn left onto Military Plaza

45

Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

46

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 177.3 miles from Carthage, TX.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 177.3 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Carthage, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Carthage, TX

This is one driving day of about 354.5 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carthage, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Austin, TX

177 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.

Popular next leg

Austin, TX to San Antonio, TX

79.9 mi · 1h 20m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 177.3 mi from Carthage, TX

Houston, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 177.3 miles from Carthage, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$52.74	$105.48
midgrade	$4.25	$59.34	$118.69
premium	$4.59	$64.08	$128.15
diesel	$3.99	$55.73	$111.46

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 124 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Carthage, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 354.5 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Saint Mary Street, West Sabine Street, North Railroad Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 177.3 miles from Carthage, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.74 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.