Origin
Evadale, TX
Late night in Evadale on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evadale, TX to San Antonio, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 31m
Distance
303.5 mi
489 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evadale, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evadale, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 303.5 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Katy Freeway, Eastex Freeway, US 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 175.2 miles on Katy Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.86 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
151.8 miles from Evadale, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 31m highway drive covering 303.5 miles, with most of the trip on Katy Freeway and Eastex Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 175.2 miles on Katy Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Katy Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 175.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Katy Freeway and Eastex Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 105.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 303.5 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: near the start (FM 105): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 105
Turn right onto FM 105
Navigation decision point
8
24.6 mi into trip
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~28m in
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US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway toward Houston, Port Arthur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Houston, Port Arthur
6
284 mi into trip
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~5h 6m in
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
296.1 mi into trip
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~5h 19m in
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I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
298.4 mi into trip
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~5h 22m in
Take the exit toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
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 579
Toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Evadale, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Houston and Port Arthur.
Houston
24.6 mi in
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~28m
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via US 69; US 96; US 287
Port Arthur
24.6 mi in
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~28m
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via US 69; US 96; US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Katy Freeway | 175.2 mi | 3h 2m |
| Eastex Freeway | 84.2 mi | 1h 36m |
| US 96 | 24 mi | 26m |
| I 10 | 12 mi | 12m |
| East Commerce Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 10 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Katy Freeway
— 175.2 mi, about 3h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evadale, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on County Road 858
108 ft
·
7 sec
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County Road 858
2
Turn right onto FM 105
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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FM 105
3
Turn left onto Highway 96 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Highway 96 Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
5
Merge onto US 96
24 mi
·
26 min
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US 96
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
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Eastex Freeway
Toward Houston, Port Arthur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10; US 90
175 mi
·
3 hr 2 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
12 mi
·
12 min
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
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90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 10; US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 579
Toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Interstate 10 East
13
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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East Houston Street
14
Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
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East Commerce Street
15
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
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Military Plaza
16
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
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Dolorosa Street
17
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
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 151.8 miles from Evadale, TX, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.2 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.8 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
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 Evadale, 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 Evadale, TX
This is one driving day of about 303.5 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Evadale, 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 Katy Freeway for about 175.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.8 mi from Evadale, TX · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 151.8 miles from Evadale, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Katy Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.2 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.86 one way
$91.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $50.20 | $100.39 |
| premium | $4.54 | $54.19 | $108.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.01 | $134.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.87 | $14.57 |
| Efficient EV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.56 | $12.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.4 | 1 | $42.49 | $19.42 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Late night in San Antonio on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 31m 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 Evadale, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 303.5 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Katy Freeway, Eastex Freeway, US 96. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.8 miles from Evadale, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.86 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 11 significant decision points across 303.5 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: near the start (FM 105): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Evadale, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Houston and Port Arthur.
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