Origin
Hereford, TX
Afternoon in Hereford on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hereford, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
8h 42m
Distance
485.7 mi
782 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hereford to San Antonio covers 496.7 miles across the Texas Great Plains. You should plan for a driving time of approximately 7 hours and 34 minutes, making this a long but manageable single-day commitment for most drivers. Because the route relies on local roads like West 1st Street, South 25 Mile Avenue, and North Main Street rather than high-speed interstates, it demands your full attention behind the wheel. Expect to budget roughly $74 for fuel to complete the journey. While it is possible to finish the trip in one day, the turn-heavy nature of the drive makes it a significant undertaking that requires careful pacing.
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
242.8 miles from Hereford, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is defined by its turn-heavy local road profile, offering a much different experience than a standard interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local arteries for the entire 496.7-mile duration. The route requires consistent engagement, as you transition between local streets rather than maintaining a steady pace on a controlled-access road. You should be prepared for a slower, more deliberate driving pace compared to major highways. Staying alert is essential, as the lack of highway stretches means you will encounter frequent shifts in road geometry as you move through the Great Plains.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 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 64.2 miles in near US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 485.7 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 64.2 miles (US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here; at 216.9 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
64.2 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
66.5 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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US 84
Turn left onto US 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
216.9 mi into trip
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~3h 57m 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
8
370.7 mi into trip
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~6h 44m 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
484 mi into trip
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~8h 38m 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 Hereford, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Sh 70 South
223.3 mi in
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~4h 3m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
223.3 mi in
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~4h 3m
San Angelo
223.3 mi in
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~4h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 385 | 42.4 mi | 44m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US 84 | 40 mi | 42m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
| 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 Hereford, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on this road
242 ft
·
19 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto US 60
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
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West 1st Street
3
Turn left onto US 385
21 mi
·
31 min
·
South 25 Mile Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 385
21 mi
·
22 min
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US 385
5
Turn straight onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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North Main Street
6
Continue on US 385
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 385
7
Turn straight onto US 385
16 mi
·
16 min
·
US 385
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 385; Loop 430
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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East Delano Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 84
34 mi
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35 min
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US 84
Use the none lane.
10
Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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Avenue Q
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
·
6 min
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Slaton Road
12
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
13
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
17
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Ralls Road
18
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
22
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
23
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
24
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
25
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 153
26
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
·
FM 2111
27
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 158
28
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hutchings Avenue
29
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on US 83
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Grassmeyer Street
Use the none lane.
31
Continue on US 83
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ellis Street
32
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
·
38 min
·
US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on I 10
54 mi
·
54 min
·
I 10
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 10; US 87
Use the none lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McDermott Freeway
Use the none lane.
36
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
37
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
38
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
39
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
40
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7 hour and 34 minute duration, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue during the final leg of the trip. Plan for at least two stops along the way to stretch your legs and break up the repetitive nature of local road navigation. Since this route utilizes city-focused streets like North Main Street, keep a close watch on local traffic patterns and changing speed limits. Budgeting $74 for fuel is a solid baseline, but keep a little extra set aside for potential fluctuations depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route is entirely local, use your navigation tools proactively to manage the numerous turns required to reach San Antonio.
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 242.8 miles from Hereford, TX, or about 4h 25m 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 107 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 242.8 miles or 4h 25m 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 242.8 miles or 4h 25m
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 37m
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 Hereford, 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 Hereford, TX
Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into San Antonio, TX
Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 107 miles from Hereford, 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 242.8 mi from Hereford, TX · 4h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
243 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
243 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 243 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 242.8 miles from Hereford, 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 243 miles or 4.4 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
$74.19 one way
$148.39 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
170 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $81.31 | $162.61 |
| premium | $4.59 | $87.79 | $175.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $107.91 | $215.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 169.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 145.7 | 1 | $51.00 | $23.31 |
| Efficient EV | 121.4 | 1 | $42.50 | $19.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 194.3 | 2 | $68.00 | $31.08 |
Gas CO2
170 kg
EV CO2
57 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
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
243 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
38 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 42m 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 Hereford, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 485.7 miles and takes about 8h 42m 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 385. 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 243 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 242.8 miles from Hereford, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $74.19 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 23 significant decision points across 485.7 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 64.2 miles (US 385; Loop 430 / East Delano Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here; at 216.9 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hereford, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
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