This 303.8-mile journey from New Summerfield, Texas, to San Antonio, Texas, is a manageable one-day drive, taking approximately 5 hours and 43 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 79 and I-10, with a segment on Pickle Parkway, this route is largely highway-focused, with 88% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You can expect a fuel cost of around $46 for this trip. Given its duration and highway-centric profile, it's well-suited for a single day's travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The drive keeps you within the Great Plains region of Texas throughout.
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
151.9 miles from New Summerfield, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 1m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 43m. Total distance: 303.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 303.8-mile trip, with 88% of the route on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 131.2 miles on US 79, offering a consistent pace before transitioning to other main roads like Pickle Parkway and I-10. The overall character is one of efficient travel, prioritizing getting you to San Antonio with minimal fuss. While not a winding, scenic byway, it provides a straightforward path through the Texas landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 131.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and Pickle Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 179.5 miles in near East 2nd Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 303.8 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 179.5 miles (East 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 192.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 263.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
179.5 mi into trip|~3h 36m in|East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
192.4 mi into trip|~3h 53m in
Take the ramp toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 426
Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
7
263.1 mi into trip|~4h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
6
284.2 mi into trip|~5h 19m in|I 10; US 90; TX 130
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
298.6 mi into trip|~5h 34m in
Take the exit toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 579
Toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Summerfield, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Pflugerville and Toll 130 South: Austin.
Pflugerville
192.4 mi in|~3h 53m
Toll 130 South: Austin
192.6 mi in|~3h 53m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 79
131.2 mi
2h 36m
Pickle Parkway
70.3 mi
1h 3m
I 10
32.5 mi
33m
US Highway 79 West
22.9 mi
25m
West Oak Street
11.7 mi
13m
US Highway 79 East
7.6 mi
11m
East 2nd Street
6.9 mi
8m
East Commerce Street
4.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 131.2 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Summerfield, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on FM 235
160 ft·6 sec·FM 235
2
Turn right onto TX 110
520 ft·12 sec·State Highway 110 North
3
Turn left onto US 79
7.6 mi·11 min·US Highway 79 East
4
Continue on US 79
4.1 mi·5 min·East Rusk Street
5
Continue on US 79
23 mi·25 min·US Highway 79 West
6
Continue on US 79
3.5 mi·5 min·East Palestine Avenue
7
Continue on US 79; US 84
12 mi·13 min·West Oak Street
8
Turn straight onto US 79
75 mi·1 hr 25 min·US 79
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
10
Continue on US 79; US 190
54 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 79; US 190
11
Turn left onto Porter Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Porter Street
12
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
6.9 mi·8 min·East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 79
2.6 mi·3 min·US 79
14
Turn left onto FM 685
2.1 mi·2 min·Chris Kelley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto FM 685
1.3 mi·1 min·TX 130 Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·10 sec
Exit 426Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, PflugervilleUse the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 10 West: San AntonioUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 10; TX 130
11 mi·11 min·I 10; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 10; US 90; TX 130
9.4 mi·9 min·I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
12 mi·12 min·I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
0.8 mi·51 sec·90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 10; US 90
1.6 mi·1 min·Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 579Toward Commerce Street, Houston StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi·38 sec·Interstate 10 East
27
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·East Houston Street
28
Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi·7 min·East Commerce Street
29
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft·15 sec·Military Plaza
30
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft·8 sec·Dolorosa Street
31
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 43-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from New Summerfield to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in San Antonio with plenty of time. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 131.2 miles on US 79, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point. The estimated fuel cost of $46 makes budgeting straightforward. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before longer stretches on US 79, to ensure a smooth journey.
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 151.9 miles from New Summerfield, TX, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.2 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 67 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.9 miles or 3h 1m 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 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 New Summerfield, 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 New Summerfield, TX
This is one driving day of about 303.8 miles and 5h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from New Summerfield, 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 US 79 for about 131.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.9 mi from New Summerfield, TX
· 3h 1m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 312.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.90 one way
$91.81 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$50.25
$100.49
premium
$4.54
$54.24
$108.48
diesel
$5.61
$67.08
$134.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.1
1
$31.90
$14.58
Efficient EV
76
0
$26.58
$12.15
EV Truck/SUV
121.5
1
$42.53
$19.44
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
New Summerfield, TX
Night
in New Summerfield on Thursday
Local time
9:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Night
in San Antonio on Thursday
Local time
9:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Taylor, TX
152 mi in
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
20 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 43m 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 Summerfield, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 303.8 miles and takes about 5h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 79, Pickle Parkway, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.9 miles from New Summerfield, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.90 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 18 significant decision points across 303.8 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 179.5 miles (East 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 192.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 263.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Summerfield, TX and San Antonio, TX, road signs point toward Pflugerville and Toll 130 South: Austin.
