Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
280.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Photo: Mark Direen
The drive from Jacksboro, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 280.1 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, East Road, Highway 281 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
140.1 miles from Jacksboro, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 280.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 281 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Rice Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Key Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksboro, TX and San Antonio, TX.
Start on the route
Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue on East Road
Continue on South US Highway 281
Continue on North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
Continue on North Rice Street
Continue on South US Highway 281
Continue on North Key Avenue
Turn right onto South US Highway 281
Continue on North Water Street
Continue on South US Highway 281
Continue on Main Street
Continue on South US Highway 281
Turn straight
Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
Merge slight right
Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Downtown
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, The Alamo, Visitor Information Center
Turn slight right onto East Commerce Street
Turn left onto Military Plaza
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.1 miles or 2h 29m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Antonio, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Jacksboro, 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 Jacksboro, TX
This is one driving day of about 280.1 miles and 4h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140.1 mi from Jacksboro, TX · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 140.1 miles from Jacksboro, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$41.67 one way
$83.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.89 | $93.78 |
| premium | $4.59 | $50.63 | $101.26 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $44.03 | $88.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84 | 1 | $29.41 | $13.44 |
| Efficient EV | 70 | 0 | $24.51 | $11.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112 | 1 | $39.21 | $17.93 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Jacksboro on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in San Antonio on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Killeen, TX
140 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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