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Trip from Live Oak, TX to San Antonio, TX

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

176.2 mi

283 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Live Oak, TX, TX

Live Oak, TX

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Downtown San Antonio, TX, TX

San Antonio, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Live Oak, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 176.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, US 83, Ellis Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88.1 miles from Live Oak, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 10m highway drive covering 176.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 83. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.7 miles on I 10.

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 71.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 83. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 61.1 miles in near US 83.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 176.2 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 61.1 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.4 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | 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
6
155.4 mi into trip | ~2h 45m 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
174.5 mi into trip | ~3h 7m 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
175.1 mi into trip | ~3h 8m 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
175.7 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | Dolorosa Street

Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 71.7 mi 1h 14m
US 83 40 mi 38m
Ellis Street 29.4 mi 31m
South Main Street 21.5 mi 23m
County Road 2335 5.4 mi 13m
US 87 4.9 mi 5m
McDermott Freeway 1.7 mi 2m
North Pecos-La Trinidad 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 71.7 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak, TX and San Antonio, TX.

1

Start on FM 176

5.4 mi · 13 min · County Road 2335
2

Turn right onto US 87

4.9 mi · 5 min · US 87
3

Turn right onto US 83

21 mi · 23 min · South Main Street
4

Continue on US 83

29 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
5

Take the exit onto US 83

40 mi · 38 min · US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio Use the left lane.
6

Continue on I 10

54 mi · 54 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

Trip Plan

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 88.1 miles from Live Oak, TX, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.7 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 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 88.1 miles or 1h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

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 Live Oak, 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 Live Oak, TX

This is one driving day of about 176.2 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Live Oak, 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 I 10 for about 71.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.1 mi from Live Oak, TX · 1h 38m into the drive

Downtown Kerrville, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kerrville, TX

88 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

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kerrville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.1 miles from Live Oak, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.7 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.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

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 176.2
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 127.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.92 one way

$53.83 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $29.50 $58.99
premium $4.59 $31.85 $63.70
diesel $5.64 $39.15 $78.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.9 0 $18.50 $8.46
Efficient EV 44.1 0 $15.42 $7.05
EV Truck/SUV 70.5 0 $24.67 $11.28

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Live Oak, TX

Morning in Live Oak on Monday

Local time

9:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

San Antonio, TX

Morning in San Antonio on Monday

Local time

9:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live 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

27 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

3h 10m 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 Live Oak, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 176.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 83, Ellis Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.1 miles from Live Oak, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.92 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 176.2 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 61.1 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.4 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Live Oak, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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