Origin
Groesbeck, TX
Afternoon in Groesbeck on Sunday
Local time
3:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groesbeck, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
214.7 mi
346 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 18m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groesbeck, TX
Wolfgang Weiser
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Driving from Groesbeck to San Antonio covers 229.1 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 37 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it functions best as a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $34 for fuel to complete the journey. Both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent geographic feel as you travel south. Since there are no designated stops on this route, you have the flexibility to power through the drive in one go or pull over whenever you need a break.
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
107.4 miles from Groesbeck, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route consists entirely of turn-heavy local roads. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 229.1 miles navigating local infrastructure rather than high-speed thoroughfares. The road demands your full attention, as the winding nature of the path keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches of highway here, so plan for a drive that requires consistent focus and active steering throughout the duration of your trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 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 97.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 77.3 miles in near I 35.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 214.7 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 77.3 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.2 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 206.6 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
77.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
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I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
133.2 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
|
I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
7
206.6 mi into trip
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~3h 56m in
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I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 South
8
213 mi into trip
|
~4h 4m in
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I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
8
213.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 4m in
Take the exit toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
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 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro...
Towns Along This Route
Between Groesbeck, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Ft Worth.
Austin
38.5 mi in
|
~53m
Ft Worth
38.6 mi in
|
~53m
|
via South Loop 340
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 97.8 mi | 1h 44m |
| I 35 | 55.8 mi | 58m |
| North Pan Am Expressway | 17 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 164 | 16.4 mi | 24m |
| East Texas Avenue | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| East State Highway 6 | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| East Loop 340 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Interstate Highway 35 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 97.8 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groesbeck, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on West Trinity Street
95 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Trinity Street
2
Turn left onto TX 14
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Ellis Street
3
Turn right onto TX 164
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Yeagua Street
4
Continue on TX 164
16 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 164
5
Continue on TX 164
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
East Texas Avenue
6
Merge onto TX 6
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East State Highway 6
7
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 6
8
Turn left onto TX 6; Loop 340
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
East Loop 340
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 35: Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin
10
Turn straight onto South Loop 340
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Loop 340
Toward I 35: Dallas, Ft Worth, Austin
11
Continue on South Loop 340
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Loop 340
Toward I 35: Dallas, Ft Worth, Austin
12
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 35 South: Austin
13
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Interstate 35
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 35 South
15
Merge onto I 35
36 mi
·
37 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
56 mi
·
58 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Use the slight left lane.
18
Continue on I 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 35
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 35
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Use the slight left lane.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elmira Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Enter roundabout onto Navarro Street
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Navarro Street
27
Continue on Navarro Street
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
Navarro Street
28
Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Turn right onto West Travis Street
222 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Travis Street
30
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Flores Street
31
Continue on Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
32
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
33
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 37 minute duration, departing early in the morning is your best bet to avoid midday traffic and ensure you arrive in San Antonio with plenty of daylight left. Since the route lacks formal highway stretches, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge and consider topping off before you depart Groesbeck to avoid searching for stations on smaller, local roads. Because you are navigating turn-heavy terrain, build in some extra cushion time for potential navigation adjustments. Flexibility is a major advantage on this trip, so don't hesitate to pull over safely if you need to stretch your legs during the 229.1-mile trek.
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 107.4 miles from Groesbeck, TX, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.8 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.4 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Antonio, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Groesbeck, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Groesbeck, TX
This is one driving day of about 214.7 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Groesbeck, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 97.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.4 mi from Groesbeck, TX · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 107.4 miles from Groesbeck, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.8 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
$32.80 one way
$65.59 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.94 | $71.88 |
| premium | $4.59 | $38.81 | $77.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.70 | $95.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.54 | $10.31 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.06 | $13.74 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
3:10 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
20 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
4h 7m 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 Groesbeck, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, I 35, North Pan Am Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.4 miles from Groesbeck, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.80 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 21 significant decision points across 214.7 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 77.3 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.2 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 206.6 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Groesbeck, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Ft Worth.
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