Traveling from Groveton to San Antonio covers 275.1 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 36 minutes of driving time. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it functions best as a focused day trip rather than a multi-day excursion. You should budget approximately $41 for fuel to complete the journey. Both your starting point and destination fall within the Great Plains region, ensuring a consistent geographic feel throughout the trip. While the drive is manageable in a single day, be prepared for a steady pace given the local road nature of the path.
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
133.2 miles from Groveton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 10m. Total distance: 266.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience that feels more like a local transit than a high-speed interstate haul. With a highway share of 0%, you won't find yourself settling into long, monotonous stretches of cruise control on major expressways. Instead, the route demands your full attention as you navigate through the regional backroads. This profile makes for a more technical drive, so keep in mind that your speed will be dictated by the local road conditions rather than wide-open highway lanes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West State Highway 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West State Highway 21 and State Highway 30 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in near TX 19 / North Robb Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 266.3 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 19.2 miles (TX 19 / North Robb Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 165.8 miles (TX 95 / State Highway 95): Lane positioning matters here; at 190.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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19.2 mi into trip|~28m in|TX 19 / North Robb Street
Turn left onto TX 19 / North Robb Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
165.8 mi into trip|~3h 21m in|TX 95 / State Highway 95
Turn left onto TX 95 / State Highway 95
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
190.5 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Turn left toward US 183, Toll 130 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 183, Toll 130 South
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225.6 mi into trip|~4h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
8
261.2 mi into trip|~5h 1m 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.
On the drive from Groveton, TX to San Antonio, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Toll 130 South along the way.
Toll 130 South
190.5 mi in|~3h 51m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West State Highway 21
89.3 mi
1h 41m
State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi
54m
Pickle Parkway
34 mi
29m
I 10
32.5 mi
33m
North Robb Street
18.5 mi
21m
TX 94
16.5 mi
24m
East Commerce Street
4.3 mi
7m
Boonville Road
3.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
West State Highway 21
— 89.3 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groveton, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on US 287
0.6 mi·56 sec·1st Street
2
Continue on US 287; TX 94
2.0 mi·3 min·Sunset Road
3
Turn left onto TX 94
17 mi·24 min·TX 94
4
Turn left onto TX 19
18 mi·21 min·North Robb Street
Use the slight right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto TX 30
0.8 mi·1 min·Riverside Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on TX 30
0.1 mi·22 sec·Riverside Drive
8
Continue on US 190; TX 30
1.7 mi·2 min·11th Street
9
Continue on TX 30
47 mi·54 min·State Highway 30 West
10
Continue on FM 158
0.7 mi·1 min·Farm-to-Market Road 158
11
Continue on FM 158
3.3 mi·5 min·Boonville Road
12
Continue on FM 158
2.2 mi·3 min·East William J Bryan Parkway
13
Continue on FM 158
1.0 mi·1 min·West William J Bryan Parkway
14
Turn left onto TX 21
71 mi·1 hr 20 min·West State Highway 21
15
Turn left onto TX 95
0.3 mi·29 sec·State Highway 95
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto TX 21
409 ft·10 sec·State Highway 71 East
Use the right lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward TX 21 West, TX 71 West
18
Merge onto TX 21; TX 71
2.2 mi·2 min·State Highway 71 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on TX 71; TX 21
0.7 mi·49 sec·TX 71; TX 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on TX 21; TX 71
2.8 mi·3 min·TX 21; TX 71
21
Take the exit onto TX 21
0.3 mi·51 sec·TX 21
Toward TX 21 West: San Marcos
22
Turn left onto TX 21
18 mi·20 min·West State Highway 21
23
Turn left
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward US 183, Toll 130 SouthUse the left lane.
24
Turn straight onto US 183
0.5 mi·36 sec·US 183
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll South
26
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
34 mi·29 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 West: San AntonioUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto I 10; TX 130
11 mi·11 min·I 10; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 10; US 90; TX 130
9.4 mi·9 min·I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
12 mi·12 min·I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
0.8 mi·51 sec·90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on I 10; US 90
1.6 mi·1 min·Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 579Toward Commerce Street, Houston StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi·38 sec·Interstate 10 East
35
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Houston Street
36
Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi·7 min·East Commerce Street
37
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft·15 sec·Military Plaza
38
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft·8 sec·Dolorosa Street
39
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes nearly 5 hours, plan your departure early in the morning to avoid fatigue while navigating the turns. Even though there are no designated stops in the data, the local nature of the route gives you the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the 275.1-mile journey to ensure you stay within your $41 budget. For the smoothest experience, prioritize daylight driving to better manage the sharp turns and local road transitions you will encounter along the way.
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 133.2 miles from Groveton, TX, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.3 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 59 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.2 miles or 2h 44m 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 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 Groveton, 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 Groveton, TX
This is one driving day of about 266.3 miles and 5h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Groveton, 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 West State Highway 21 for about 89.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.2 mi from Groveton, TX
· 2h 44m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 266.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.24 one way
$80.48 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$44.04
$88.09
premium
$4.54
$47.55
$95.09
diesel
$5.61
$58.80
$117.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.9
0
$27.96
$12.78
Efficient EV
66.6
0
$23.30
$10.65
EV Truck/SUV
106.5
1
$37.28
$17.04
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Groveton, TX
Late night
in Groveton on Friday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Late night
in San Antonio on Friday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
72°F
Lexington, TX
133 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.
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
17 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
5h 10m 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 Groveton, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 266.3 miles and takes about 5h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West State Highway 21, State Highway 30 West, Pickle Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.2 miles from Groveton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.24 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 266.3 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 19.2 miles (TX 19 / North Robb Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 165.8 miles (TX 95 / State Highway 95): Lane positioning matters here; at 190.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Groveton, TX to San Antonio, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Toll 130 South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
