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Trip from Los Angeles, CA to San Antonio, TX

Drive Time

19h 46m

Distance

1353.8 mi

Route Type

Long-distance drive

Multi-day drive

Trip Overview

The drive from Los Angeles, CA to San Antonio, TX covers 1353.8 miles and takes about 19h 46m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 3-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on North Main Street, East Aliso Street, US 101 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $183.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 3 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

5 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

676.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

At 1353.8 miles and 19h 46m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North Main Street and East Aliso Street.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Main Street	0 mi	0m
East Aliso Street	0 mi	0m
US 101 South	0 mi	0m
Santa Ana Freeway	0 mi	0m
I 10 East	0 mi	0m
San Bernardino Freeway	0 mi	0m
I-10	0 mi	0m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Main Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on West 1st Street

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Turn left onto North Main Street

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Turn right onto East Aliso Street

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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South

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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino

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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

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Continue on Papago Freeway

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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

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Continue on Papago Freeway

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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

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Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

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Continue on North Freeway

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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway

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Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway

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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

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Continue straight

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Keep slight right

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Keep slight right

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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This drive is better paced as a 3-day trip.

Plan roughly 5 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 676.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 220 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 676.9 miles

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 451 miles

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

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 Los Angeles, CA 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 3-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Los Angeles, CA

Aim for roughly 451 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Keep the middle miles efficient

Aim for roughly 451 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 3

Finish the approach into San Antonio, TX

Aim for roughly 451 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 220 miles from Los Angeles, CA.

This route usually feels better as a 3-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 5 real breaks 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

Coffee and fuel

338 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Late stop town

Overnight candidate

677 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Late stop town

Final reset

1015 mi into the route

Best for: Food, fuel, and one last short break

This is a smart final reset before the arrival run into San Antonio, TX.

Suggested Overnight Stops

Night 1

451 mi · about 6.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Chandler, AZ after about 451 miles or 6.6 hours of driving.

Night 2

Fort Hancock, TX

903 mi · about 13.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Fort Hancock, TX after about 903 miles or 13.2 hours of driving.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach San Antonio, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 676.9 mi from Los Angeles, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 220 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meal break

The midpoint is around 676.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 451 miles or 6.6 hours on the road.

Final-third reset

Rest stop

Plan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.

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	$3.45	$183.88	$367.76
midgrade	$3.85	$205.20	$410.40
premium	$4.15	$221.19	$442.38
diesel	$3.75	$199.87	$399.74

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 473.7 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Los Angeles, CA to San Antonio, TX covers 1353.8 miles and takes about 19h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Main Street, East Aliso Street, US 101 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 3-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 451 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 676.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $183.88 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 5 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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