Origin
Floydada, TX
Evening in Floydada on Sunday
Local time
5:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Floydada, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
7h 21m
Distance
400 mi
644 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 11m
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6 AM
7h 22m
8 AM
7h 43m
10 AM
7h 29m
12 PM
7h 27m
3 PM
7h 30m
5 PM
7h 42m
8 PM
7h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Floydada, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Floydada to San Antonio covers 403.3 miles, a trek that typically takes about 6 hours and 23 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this trip is manageable as a single-day push if you get an early start, though it remains a significant commitment. You should budget approximately $60 for fuel to complete the journey. Both the starting point in Floydada and your destination in San Antonio are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your transit. Since this route involves a turn-heavy local drive rather than a direct interstate corridor, expect a more hands-on experience compared to typical highway cruising.
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
200 miles from Floydada, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy journey that favors local roads over high-speed interstate travel, as the highway share for this route is 0%. This layout creates a more engaged driving experience where you will navigate frequent turns rather than settling into a monotonous, long-distance interstate grind. Because you are avoiding major highways, the road requires more attention and prevents the fatigue often associated with straight-line highway driving. You will find that the route maintains a steady, local pace for all 403.3 miles of the trip. Prepare for a drive that demands consistent focus as you transition through the regional road network.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 131.2 miles in near US 84.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 400 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 131.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.2 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
131.2 mi into trip
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~2h 37m 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
137.6 mi into trip
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~2h 43m 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,...
6
197.2 mi into trip
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~3h 49m in
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US 83 / South 7th Street
Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
285 mi into trip
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~5h 23m 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
398.3 mi into trip
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~7h 18m 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 Floydada, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Sh 70 South
137.6 mi in
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~2h 43m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
137.6 mi in
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~2h 43m
San Angelo
137.6 mi in
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~2h 43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
| Avenue E | 34.7 mi | 52m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| Ellis Street | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| South Ralls Highway | 20.8 mi | 27m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Floydada, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Pumpkin Capital Lane
0.2 mi
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51 sec
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Pumpkin Capital Lane
2
Turn left onto US 70
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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South 2nd Street
3
Continue on US 62; TX 207
21 mi
·
27 min
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South Ralls Highway
4
Turn slight left onto TX 207
35 mi
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52 min
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Avenue E
5
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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North Avenue F
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
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6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
9
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
10
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
11
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
·
State Highway 70
12
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
13
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
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FM 2111
14
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 158
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 83
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Grassmeyer Street
18
Continue on US 83
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ellis Street
19
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
·
38 min
·
US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on I 10
54 mi
·
54 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
·
19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McDermott Freeway
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
25
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
To make the 6-hour and 23-minute drive as smooth as possible, aim for an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours on these local roads. Since the route is comprised entirely of local turns rather than major highways, build in extra time for navigation and potential traffic variations. Keep your $60 fuel budget handy and monitor your gauge closely, as local road stretches can sometimes have fewer service stations than major interstates. Because this is a long, non-highway route, planning for a mid-trip meal break will help you stay sharp for the final few hours. Prioritize checking your tire pressure and vehicle fluids before leaving Floydada, as the technical nature of these local roads puts different demands on your car than a standard highway cruise.
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 200 miles from Floydada, TX, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 88 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200 miles or 3h 53m 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 17m
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 Floydada, 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 Floydada, TX
This is one driving day of about 400 miles and 7h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Floydada, 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.
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 200 mi from Floydada, TX · 3h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
200 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200 miles from Floydada, 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.
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
$61.10 one way
$122.20 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $66.96 | $133.92 |
| premium | $4.59 | $72.30 | $144.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $88.87 | $177.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120 | 1 | $42.00 | $19.20 |
| Efficient EV | 100 | 1 | $35.00 | $16.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160 | 1 | $56.00 | $25.60 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Evening in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
5:00 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 21m 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 Floydada, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 400 miles and takes about 7h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 84, I 10, Grassmeyer Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 200 miles from Floydada, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.10 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 16 significant decision points across 400 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 131.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.2 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Floydada, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
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