Origin
New London, TX
Morning in New London on Thursday
Local time
11:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, TX to San Antonio, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
334.4 mi
538 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 25m
★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 48m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 4m
8 PM
5h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from New London, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 334.4 miles and takes about 5h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillips Street, Main Street, South Commerce Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.53 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
167.2 miles from New London, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 334.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 38m drive with frequent turns across 334.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillips 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New London, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| South Commerce Street | — | — |
| North Ponsard Street | — | — |
| East Duval Street | — | — |
| South Railroad Avenue | — | — |
| North Jackson Street | — | — |
| East Rusk Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Phillips Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Burnett Street
295 ft
·
16 sec
·
Burnett Street
2
Turn right onto Phillips Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Phillips Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right
3.4 mi
·
4 min
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Commerce Street
13 mi
·
17 min
·
South Commerce Street
6
Continue on North Ponsard Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Ponsard Street
7
Turn right onto East Duval Street
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Duval Street
8
Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
17 mi
·
19 min
·
South Railroad Avenue
9
Turn left onto North Jackson Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Jackson Street
10
Turn right onto East Rusk Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Rusk Street
11
Continue on US Highway 79 West
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 79 West
12
Continue on East Palestine Avenue
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Palestine Avenue
13
Continue on West Oak Street
12 mi
·
13 min
·
West Oak Street
14
Turn straight
75 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
15
Take the exit slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
54 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
17
Turn left onto Porter Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Porter Street
18
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East 2nd Street
19
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
20
Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chris Kelley Boulevard
21
Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 130 Frontage Road
22
Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
23
Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville
0.3 mi
·
15 sec
·
Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville
24
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
70 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Pickle Parkway
25
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: San Antonio
26
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
27
Continue straight
9.4 mi
·
9 min
28
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
29
Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
30
Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
31
Take the exit slight right toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Commerce Street, Houston Street
32
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Interstate 10 East
33
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Houston Street
34
Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Commerce Street
35
Turn left onto Military Plaza
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Military Plaza
36
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
37
Arrive at your destination
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 167.2 miles from New London, TX, or about 2h 49m 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 74 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.2 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 37m
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 New London, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 New London, TX
This is one driving day of about 334.4 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from New London, 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 167.2 mi from New London, TX · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167.2 miles from New London, 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
$50.53 one way
$101.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $55.31 | $110.62 |
| premium | $4.54 | $59.70 | $119.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.83 | $147.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.11 | $16.05 |
| Efficient EV | 83.6 | 0 | $29.26 | $13.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.8 | 1 | $46.82 | $21.40 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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 Thursday
Local time
11:41 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
5h 38m 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 New London, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 334.4 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillips Street, Main Street, South Commerce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.2 miles from New London, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.53 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 straightforward 5h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New London, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New London, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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