Origin
Devine, TX
Evening in Devine on Sunday
Local time
5:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Devine, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
39m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
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6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Devine, TX
Mark Direen
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Devine to San Antonio, you are looking at a quick, straightforward 34.4-mile journey. Expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is a very budget-friendly transit across the Great Plains region. Because the entire route remains within the same region, you will notice a consistent landscape throughout. Whether you are commuting or heading into the city for a quick visit, this drive is efficient and simple to navigate.
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
17.1 miles from Devine, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 34.4-mile stretch is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will find that highway driving accounts for 0% of this trip, meaning you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, your focus will be on navigating local roads for the duration of the 36-minute transit. The character of the road remains consistent from start to finish, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns along the way.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 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 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Interstate 35 North.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Interstate 35 North): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Interstate 35 North
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~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 straight / slight right lanes.
4
32.4 mi into trip
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~36m in
|
I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
32.9 mi into trip
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~36m 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
3
33 mi into trip
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~37m in
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South Laredo Street
Turn straight onto South Laredo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 21.3 mi | 21m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| East Hondo Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Interstate 35 North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Santa Rosa Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Laredo Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dolorosa Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 173 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 21.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devine, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on TX 173
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hondo Avenue
2
Continue on TX 173
432 ft
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 173 South
3
Turn left onto Interstate 35 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 35 North
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto I 35
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 35
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Pan Am Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 155A
Toward Spur 536: South Alamo Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto South Laredo Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Laredo Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on South Santa Rosa Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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South Santa Rosa Street
11
Turn right onto Dolorosa Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
12
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 36-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the 34.4-mile distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind, but remember that local driving can sometimes consume fuel differently than highway cruising. My best advice for this specific route is to stay attentive to the frequent turns, as the local road navigation requires more focus than a typical highway drive.
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 17.1 miles from Devine, TX, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 34.2 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.1 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
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 Devine, 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 Devine, TX
This is one driving day of about 34.2 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Devine, 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 21.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Devine, TX · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Devine, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$5.22 one way
$10.45 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.73 | $11.45 |
| premium | $4.59 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Evening in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
5:31 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
17 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
39m 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 Devine, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 34.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, South Pan Am Expressway, East Hondo Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 miles from Devine, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.22 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 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Interstate 35 North): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 35 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (I 35 / South Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Devine, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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