Origin
Marshall, TX
Morning in Marshall on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshall, TX to San Antonio, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 51m
Distance
367.6 mi
592 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 40m
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6 AM
6h 52m
8 AM
7h 15m
10 AM
7h 0m
12 PM
6h 57m
3 PM
7h 1m
5 PM
7h 14m
8 PM
6h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshall, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Marshall to San Antonio covers 367.6 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 51 minutes. Because this route stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout your journey. With a total fuel cost of approximately $56, this trip is manageable as a single-day commitment for most drivers. You will primarily utilize the Purple Heart Trail, State Highway 31 East, and I-35 to navigate between these two points. While it is feasible to complete this drive in one day, the duration suggests you should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stay alert behind the wheel.
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
183.8 miles from Marshall, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances regional roads with interstate travel. About 59% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a mix of faster speeds and slower, more technical stretches. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip is a 99.6-mile segment on the Purple Heart Trail, which serves as the most consistent part of your drive. As you transition from local roads onto the interstate, the pace of the trip shifts significantly. Be prepared for varied road conditions that require your full attention, especially when navigating the more winding local sections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Bolivar Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 51m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marshall, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Bolivar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 259 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 259 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 259 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chandler Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Bolivar Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshall, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on West Houston Street
341 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Houston Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bolivar Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Bolivar Street
3
Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Grand Avenue
4
Turn left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
5
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
7
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
21 min
8
Take the exit slight left toward US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson
10
Continue on US Highway 259 North
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Highway 259 North
11
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 259 Business North
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 259 Business North
12
Turn right onto State Highway 31 East
29 mi
·
34 min
·
State Highway 31 East
13
Continue on Chandler Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chandler Highway
14
Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 31 West
15
Continue on East Highway 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 31
16
Continue on State Highway 31 East
21 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 31 East
17
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Jed Robinson Loop
19
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
20
Keep slight left
446 ft
·
14 sec
21
Turn right onto State Highway 31 West
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 31 West
22
Continue on East Royall Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Royall Boulevard
23
Continue on State Highway 31 East
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 31 East
24
Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
25
Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
19 mi
·
21 min
·
West State Highway 31
27
Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
28
Continue on State Highway 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
29
Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East US Highway 84
30
Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellmead Drive
31
Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Waco Drive
32
Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
518 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
33
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 35 South, US 77 South
34
Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
35
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
36
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
58 min
37
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
38
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
39
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
40
Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
41
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
42
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
43
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
44
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
525 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elmira Street
45
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Avenue
46
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Navarro Street
47
Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Navarro Street
48
Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Main Avenue
49
Turn right onto West Travis Street
223 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Travis Street
50
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Flores Street
51
Continue on Military Plaza
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Military Plaza
52
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
53
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth trip, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid midday traffic congestion on the busier stretches of I-35. Since the route requires roughly 7 hours of driving, scheduling at least one major stop is essential to keep you refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, as the $56 estimate can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local pricing. Because the route is turn-heavy, stay focused on your navigation system during the transition between the Purple Heart Trail and State Highway 31 East. Embracing the flexibility of a single-day itinerary allows you to reach San Antonio by evening without feeling overly rushed.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.8 miles from Marshall, TX, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
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 81 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.8 miles or 3h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 44m
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 Marshall, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marshall, TX
This is one driving day of about 367.6 miles and 6h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Marshall, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.8 mi from Marshall, TX · 3h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.8 miles from Marshall, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.55 one way
$111.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $60.80 | $121.60 |
| premium | $4.54 | $65.63 | $131.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.16 | $162.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.3 | 1 | $38.60 | $17.64 |
| Efficient EV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.17 | $14.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147 | 1 | $51.46 | $23.53 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% 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.
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Morning in San Antonio on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
3 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
6h 51m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Marshall, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 367.6 miles and takes about 6h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Bolivar Street, East Grand Avenue, US 259 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.8 miles from Marshall, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.55 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 51m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marshall, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marshall, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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