This 362.2-mile journey from Honey Grove, TX, to San Antonio, TX, is designed for a single day of travel, with an estimated driving time of 6 hours and 33 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on major roadways, including the Purple Heart Trail and I-35, with 67% of the drive being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $55. This route focuses on efficient travel across the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward drive for those looking to cover distance without extensive detours. It’s well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
181.1 miles from Honey Grove, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 16m into the drive
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San Antonio is the second largest city in the state of Texas and the 7th largest in the United States. It's the 24th largest metropolitan area in the country. Visited by more than 31 million annual visitors, San Antonio is a beautiful city at the axis of three different geological terrains: Hill Country, South Texas Plains and Prairie and Lakes. There's a lot to do in this city: fine art museums, historical missions and plenty of amusement parks in addition to great dining and lots of drinking. The culture and people are vibrant and interesting. San Antonio's downtown is one of the most lively in the nation.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 33m. Total distance: 362.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 362.2-mile route. With 67% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a good amount of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 99.6 miles, likely offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While the specific road types change, the overall profile suggests a focus on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. You'll be on roads like the Purple Heart Trail and I-35, which are designed for steady progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 44 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 99.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Purple Heart Trail and South R L Thornton Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.1 miles in.
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 30 significant decision points across 362.2 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 52.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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52.1 mi into trip|~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
8
87.9 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 284C
Toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
9
90 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
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280.6 mi into trip|~5h 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
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360.4 mi into trip|~6h 29m in|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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Honey Grove, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Downtown, Denton, Waco and Dallas Zoo.
Step-by-step road directions between Honey Grove, TX and San Antonio, TX.
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Start on TX 34; FM 100
1.1 mi·1 min·North 5th Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
3
Merge onto US 82
16 mi·17 min·East US Highway 82
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 670Toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
5
Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
0.2 mi·29 sec·West US Highway 82
6
Turn left onto TX 121
2.0 mi·2 min·North State Highway 121
7
Turn right onto TX 56; TX 121
0.5 mi·37 sec·West Sam Rayburn Drive
8
Turn slight left onto TX 121
17 mi·18 min·South State Highway 121
9
Continue on TX 121
15 mi·17 min·Sam Rayburn Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 75; TX 121
35 mi·37 min·Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
501 ft·12 sec
Exit 284CToward Downtown, Good-Latimer ExpresswayUse the slight left lane.
13
Continue on North Central Expressway
0.7 mi·1 min·North Central Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto Elm Street
304 ft·10 sec·Elm Street
15
Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
0.2 mi·28 sec·North Pearl Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Young Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·Young Street
17
Turn left onto South Harwood Street
315 ft·8 sec·South Harwood Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Canton Street
0.4 mi·47 sec·Canton Street
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 30 West
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
21
Keep slight left at fork
221 ft·5 sec
Toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, WacoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·30 sec
Toward I 35E South: WacoUse the left / right lanes.
23
Continue on I 35E
0.5 mi·44 sec·South R L Thornton Freeway
24
Continue on I 35E
89 mi·1 hr 31 min·South R L Thornton Freeway
Exit 426Toward Dallas ZooUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on I 35
38 mi·39 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
56 mi·58 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
50 mi·54 min·Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton StreetUse the slight left lane.
29
Continue on I 35
1.7 mi·1 min·Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on I 35
12 mi·12 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on I 35
10.0 mi·11 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
6.4 mi·8 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.6 mi·41 sec·North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, LaredoUse the slight left lane.
34
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 157AToward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro AvenueUse the slight right lane.
35
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft·17 sec·East Elmira Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
36
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Main Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
37
Enter roundabout onto Navarro Street
159 ft·3 sec·Navarro Street
38
Continue on Navarro Street
111 ft·2 sec·Navarro Street
39
Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Avenue
0.4 mi·51 sec·North Main Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
40
Turn right onto West Travis Street
222 ft·10 sec·West Travis Street
41
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·North Flores Street
42
Continue on Military Plaza
392 ft·15 sec·Military Plaza
43
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft·8 sec·Dolorosa Street
44
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour and 33-minute drive covering 362.2 miles, departing early in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach San Antonio. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a guaranteed exit might be around 99.6 miles on the Purple Heart Trail. The estimated fuel cost is $55, so factor that into your budget. This is a manageable day trip, so you can be flexible with your timing and stop when you feel the need to stretch.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.1 miles from Honey Grove, TX, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.1 miles or 3h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 24m
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 Honey Grove, 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 Honey Grove, TX
This is one driving day of about 362.2 miles and 6h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Honey Grove, 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 99.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 181.1 mi from Honey Grove, TX
· 3h 16m 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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 174.8
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 362.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.73 one way
$109.46 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg127 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$59.91
$119.81
premium
$4.54
$64.67
$129.34
diesel
$5.61
$79.97
$159.94
Estimated Tolls: $2.86
Central Expressway
(35.7 mi)$2.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
108.7
1
$38.03
$17.39
Efficient EV
90.6
1
$31.69
$14.49
EV Truck/SUV
144.9
1
$50.71
$23.18
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Honey Grove, TX
Night
in Honey Grove on Friday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Night
in San Antonio on Friday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
32 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
6h 33m 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 Honey Grove, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 362.2 miles and takes about 6h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, South R L Thornton Freeway, I 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.1 miles from Honey Grove, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.73 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 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 30 significant decision points across 362.2 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 52.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Honey Grove, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Downtown, Denton, Waco and Dallas Zoo.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
