Trip from Longview, TX to San Antonio, TX

Drive Time

5h 58m

Distance

363.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Longview, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 363.3 miles and takes about 5h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Spur 63, Highway 259 North, Highway 259 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.05 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

181.7 miles from Longview, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 58m drive with frequent turns across 363.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Spur 63 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Spur 63	0 mi	0m
Highway 259 North	0 mi	0m
Highway 259	0 mi	0m
Highway 31 East	0 mi	0m
Chandler Highway	0 mi	0m
Highway 31 West	0 mi	0m
Highway 31	0 mi	0m
Jed Robinson Loop	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Spur 63 — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on West Marshall Avenue

2

Turn left onto North Spur 63

3

Continue on US Highway 259 North

4

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 259 Business North

5

Turn right onto State Highway 31 East

6

Continue on Chandler Highway

7

Continue on State Highway 31 West

8

Continue on East Highway 31

9

Continue on State Highway 31 East

10

Take the exit right

11

Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

12

Take the exit slight right

13

Keep slight left

14

Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

15

Continue on East Royall Boulevard

16

Continue on State Highway 31 East

17

Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

18

Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

19

At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

20

Continue on Hubbard Bypass

21

Continue on State Highway 31

22

Continue on East US Highway 84

23

Continue on Bellmead Drive

24

Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

25

Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

26

Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

27

Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

28

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

29

Keep slight left

30

Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

31

Continue on Interstate Highway 35

32

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

33

Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

34

Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

35

Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

36

Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue

37

Turn straight onto East Elmira Street

38

Turn left onto North Main Avenue

39

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street

40

Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street

41

Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue

42

Turn right onto West Travis Street

43

Turn left onto North Flores Street

44

Continue on Military Plaza

45

Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

46

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 181.7 miles from Longview, TX.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 181.7 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Longview, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Longview, TX

This is one driving day of about 363.3 miles and 5h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Longview, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Killeen, TX

182 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 181.7 mi from Longview, TX

Dallas, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Killeen, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.7 miles from Longview, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$54.05	$108.10
midgrade	$4.25	$60.82	$121.63
premium	$4.59	$65.67	$131.33
diesel	$3.99	$57.11	$114.22

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 127.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Longview, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 363.3 miles and takes about 5h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Spur 63, Highway 259 North, Highway 259. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 181.7 miles from Longview, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.05 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.