Origin
Ingram, TX
Evening in Ingram on Friday
Local time
8:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ingram, TX to San Antonio, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
74.1 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ingram, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Ingram to San Antonio covers 74.3 miles of Texas terrain, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Great Plains locations. Since the route involves no major interstate highways, you will experience a more localized pace of travel. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick getaway, this drive offers a direct connection between the two points without unnecessary complexity.
About the Cities
Arriving in San Antonio, TX
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 74.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate away from Ingram toward San Antonio. Unlike a standard interstate grind, this route consists of 0% highway driving, meaning you will be focused on local roads for the entire 74.3-mile duration. The path requires your full attention due to the frequent curves and turns inherent in the local road network. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the driving experience remains consistent and engaging from start to finish. You will find that the road demands a steady, rhythmic approach rather than high-speed cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Goat Creek Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Goat Creek Road Cutoff.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Goat Creek Road Cutoff): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.4 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Goat Creek Road Cutoff
Turn left onto Goat Creek Road Cutoff
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
53.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
72.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
6
73.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
North Pecos-La Trinidad
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
73.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Dolorosa Street
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 65.8 mi | 1h 8m |
| Goat Creek Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Goat Creek Road Cutoff | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| McDermott Freeway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Junction Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Pecos-La Trinidad | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dolorosa Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 65.8 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ingram, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on TX 27
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Junction Highway
2
At end of road, turn left onto TX 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Junction Highway
3
Turn left onto Goat Creek Road Cutoff
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Goat Creek Road Cutoff
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto FM 1338
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Goat Creek Road
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Antoino
6
Merge onto I 10
48 mi
·
48 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McDermott Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
11
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.1 mi from Ingram, TX · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from Ingram, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.20 one way
$22.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Evening in San Antonio on Friday
Local time
8:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ingram, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Goat Creek Road, Goat Creek Road Cutoff. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.1 miles from Ingram, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Goat Creek Road Cutoff): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.4 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Ingram, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson 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.
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