Origin
Farwell, TX
Afternoon in Farwell on Sunday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farwell, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
8h 19m
Distance
475.2 mi
765 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
Farwell, TX
Jeff Stapleton
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Farwell to San Antonio, prepare for a significant 480.9-mile journey across the Texas Great Plains. You should budget approximately 7 hours and 34 minutes of drive time, making this a long but manageable single-day trek if you start early. With a fuel cost estimate of $72, it is a straightforward trip that relies on local roads like 9th Street, Avenue A, and Avenue Q rather than major interstates. While you can complete this in one day, the turn-heavy nature of the route means you will want to stay alert. Since the entire drive stays within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent, offering a steady transit across the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
237.6 miles from Farwell, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a unique experience behind the wheel, as this route features a 0% highway share, trading high-speed interstates for a turn-heavy local drive. Navigating through 9th Street, Avenue A, and Avenue Q requires constant attention and more frequent adjustments than you would encounter on a standard freeway. Because the route is composed entirely of local roads, you will avoid the monotonous grind of major highways in favor of a more hands-on driving experience. This configuration keeps the pace deliberate, ensuring you stay engaged with the road from start to finish. It is a practical path that prioritizes direct local navigation over the convenience of high-speed corridors.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 70; US 84 / Avenue A.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 475.2 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: at 0.7 miles (US 70; US 84 / Avenue A): Lane positioning matters here; at 206.4 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 212.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 70; US 84 / Avenue A
Turn right onto US 70; US 84 / Avenue A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
206.4 mi into trip
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~3h 34m in
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US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
212.9 mi into trip
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~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
8
360.2 mi into trip
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~6h 21m in
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US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
8
473.5 mi into trip
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~8h 15m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Towns Along This Route
Between Farwell, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Sh 70 South
212.9 mi in
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~3h 41m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
212.9 mi in
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~3h 41m
San Angelo
212.9 mi in
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~3h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 84 | 56.4 mi | 58m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
| US 70 | 35.7 mi | 36m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| Ellis Street | 29.4 mi | 31m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farwell, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Avenue E
0.3 mi
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52 sec
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Avenue E
2
At end of road, turn left onto FM 292
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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9th Street
3
Turn right onto US 70; US 84
3.3 mi
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3 min
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Avenue A
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on US 70; US 84
36 mi
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36 min
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US 70; US 84
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 84
8.0 mi
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7 min
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US 84
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on US 84
42 mi
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43 min
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US 84
Use the none lane.
7
Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi
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4 min
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Avenue Q
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
·
6 min
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Slaton Road
9
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
10
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North US Highway 84
Use the none lane.
13
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
14
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
15
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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North Avenue F
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
19
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
20
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
21
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 70
22
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
23
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
·
FM 2111
24
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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TX 158
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
26
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on US 83
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Grassmeyer Street
Use the none lane.
28
Continue on US 83
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ellis Street
29
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
·
38 min
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US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on I 10
54 mi
·
54 min
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I 10
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
·
19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the none lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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McDermott Freeway
Use the none lane.
33
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
35
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
37
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
To tackle this 480.9-mile trip efficiently, plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and manage the fatigue that comes with a turn-heavy drive. Departing early in the morning is your best strategy to ensure you reach San Antonio before late evening, especially given the 7 hour and 34 minute duration. Since your fuel budget is approximately $72, keep a close eye on your gauge while navigating local roads where service stations may be spaced differently than on major highways. Flexibility is your greatest asset here; use your two planned stops to check your navigation frequently, as the reliance on Avenue A, Avenue Q, and 9th Street requires precise turns that are easy to miss if you are tired.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 237.6 miles from Farwell, TX, or about 4h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 105 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 237.6 miles or 4h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 237.6 miles or 4h 8m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 14m
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 Farwell, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farwell, TX
Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into San Antonio, TX
Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from Farwell, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 84 for about 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 237.6 mi from Farwell, TX · 4h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
238 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Sweetwater, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
238 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 238 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 237.6 miles from Farwell, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 238 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach San Antonio, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.59 one way
$145.18 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
166 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $79.55 | $159.10 |
| premium | $4.59 | $85.89 | $171.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $105.57 | $211.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$203–$313
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 166.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 142.6 | 1 | $49.90 | $22.81 |
| Efficient EV | 118.8 | 1 | $41.58 | $19.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 190.1 | 2 | $66.53 | $30.41 |
Gas CO2
166 kg
EV CO2
56 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
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
2:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
238 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
37 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
8h 19m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Farwell, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 475.2 miles and takes about 8h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 84, I 10, US 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 238 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 237.6 miles from Farwell, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.59 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 475.2 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: at 0.7 miles (US 70; US 84 / Avenue A): Lane positioning matters here; at 206.4 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 212.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Farwell, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
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