Origin
Meridian, TX
Afternoon in Meridian on Sunday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meridian, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
4h
Distance
206 mi
332 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Meridian to San Antonio covers 200.6 miles of Texas landscape, typically requiring about 3 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. Because this route stays entirely within the Great Plains region, you can expect a consistent transition between rural stretches and the approach to the city. Budgeting approximately $30 for fuel should comfortably cover your trip. This journey is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. It is an ideal choice if you prefer a direct, purposeful drive without the need for extensive travel planning.
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
103 miles from Meridian, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. You will navigate via Morgan Street, Highway 22, and Highway 6, which collectively define the character of this 200.6-mile path. Since there is no highway share for this route, you should stay alert for frequent turns and shifting road conditions. The nature of these local roads means you will be actively engaged behind the wheel for the entire 3-hour and 35-minute duration. Unlike a monotonous highway stretch, this route offers a more hands-on driving experience as you transition through the local Texas geography.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 62.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Purple Heart Trail and I 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 68.6 miles in near I 35.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 206 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 68.6 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.4 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.9 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
68.6 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
124.4 mi into trip
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~2h 28m in
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I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
7
197.9 mi into trip
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~3h 49m in
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I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 35 South
8
204.3 mi into trip
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~3h 57m in
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I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
8
204.8 mi into trip
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~3h 57m in
Take the exit toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
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 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 62.2 mi | 1h 8m |
| I 35 | 55.8 mi | 58m |
| Texas State Highway 6 | 19.7 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 317 | 18.9 mi | 22m |
| North Pan Am Expressway | 17 mi | 20m |
| North Lone Star Parkway | 14.8 mi | 18m |
| Avenue C | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Avenue D | 2.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 62.2 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on this road
95 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto TX 22
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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Morgan Street
3
Continue on TX 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 22
4
Turn left onto TX 6
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Texas State Highway 6
5
Continue on TX 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue C
6
Turn right onto TX 317
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
South 7th Street
7
Continue on TX 317
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Lone Star Parkway
8
Continue on TX 317
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Avenue G
9
Continue on TX 317
6.5 mi
·
8 min
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North Lone Star Parkway
10
Continue on TX 317
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on TX 317
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 317
12
Continue on TX 317
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Avenue D
13
Continue on TX 317
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lone Star Parkway
14
Continue on TX 317
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 317
15
Continue on TX 317
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road
347 ft
·
6 sec
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South I-35 Frontage Road
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 190 West
19
Merge onto I 35; US 190
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
56 mi
·
58 min
·
I 35
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Use the slight left lane.
22
Continue on I 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 35
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on I 35
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South
Use the none lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Use the slight left lane.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elmira Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
30
Enter roundabout onto Navarro Street
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Navarro Street
31
Continue on Navarro Street
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
Navarro Street
32
Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
33
Turn right onto West Travis Street
222 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Travis Street
34
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Flores Street
35
Continue on Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
36
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
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Dolorosa Street
37
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of 3 hours and 35 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Aim to complete your one planned stop mid-way to keep your energy levels consistent throughout the drive. Since this route involves local roads rather than high-speed interstates, keep a close watch on your navigation as you transition between Morgan Street, Highway 22, and Highway 6. Set aside $30 for your fuel budget before you head out to ensure you have no logistical worries once you hit the road. Being prepared for a technical, turn-heavy drive will make your journey into San Antonio much smoother.
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 103 miles from Meridian, TX, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
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 Meridian, 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 Meridian, TX
This is one driving day of about 206 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Meridian, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 62.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103 mi from Meridian, TX · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103 miles from Meridian, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.2 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.47 one way
$62.94 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.48 | $68.97 |
| premium | $4.59 | $37.23 | $74.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.77 | $91.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.63 | $9.89 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.84 | $13.18 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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.
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
3:25 PM
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
23 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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Meridian, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 206 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, I 35, Texas State Highway 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103 miles from Meridian, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.47 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 206 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 68.6 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.4 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.9 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Meridian, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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