Origin
Fabens, TX
Morning in Fabens on Monday
Local time
9:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fabens, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
7h 41m
Distance
523.6 mi
843 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 31m
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6 AM
7h 41m
8 AM
8h 0m
10 AM
7h 48m
12 PM
7h 46m
3 PM
7h 49m
5 PM
7h 59m
8 PM
7h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fabens, TX
Mark Direen
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fabens, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 523.6 miles and takes about 7h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fabens Street, Fabens Road, McDermott Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $79.98 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
261.8 miles from Fabens, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 523.6 miles and 7h 41m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Fabens Street and Fabens Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fabens Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 7h 41m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fabens, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fabens Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fabens Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McDermott Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Santa Rosa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pecos-La Trinidad | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dolorosa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Fabens Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fabens, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on the route
154 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Fabens Street
171 ft
·
7 sec
·
Fabens Street
3
Continue on Fabens Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Fabens Road
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge slight left
137 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
6
Keep slight right
363 mi
·
5 hr 44 min
7
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
19 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McDermott Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
10
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
11
Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
12
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
13
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 261.8 miles from Fabens, TX, or about 3h 50m into the drive.
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 115 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 261.8 miles or 3h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 48m
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 Fabens, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fabens, TX
This is one driving day of about 523.6 miles and 7h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 115 miles from Fabens, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 261.8 mi from Fabens, TX · 3h 50m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
173 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Meal stop
346 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 115 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 261.8 miles from Fabens, 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
$79.98 one way
$159.97 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
183 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $87.65 | $175.30 |
| premium | $4.59 | $94.64 | $189.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $116.33 | $232.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 183.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 157.1 | 1 | $54.98 | $25.13 |
| Efficient EV | 130.9 | 1 | $45.82 | $20.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 209.4 | 2 | $73.30 | $33.51 |
Gas CO2
183 kg
EV CO2
61 kg (67% 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
Morning in San Antonio on Monday
Local time
10:29 AM
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
32 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
7h 41m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fabens, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 523.6 miles and takes about 7h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fabens Street, Fabens Road, McDermott Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 261.8 miles from Fabens, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.98 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fabens, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fabens, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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