Origin
Patton Village, TX
Evening in Patton Village on Sunday
Local time
5:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Patton Village, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
229.8 mi
370 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
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6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 18m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m
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 Patton Village to San Antonio covers 232 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 38 minutes of drive time. Because this is a straightforward trek across the Great Plains, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $35 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route is a direct transit within the same region, you won't need to worry about complex terrain shifts. It is an efficient connection that gets you from point A to point B without requiring an overnight split, making it ideal for a focused travel day.
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
114.9 miles from Patton Village, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this journey. You will find yourself navigating local roads for the entirety of the trip, as the highway share is 0%. This means you should stay alert, as the route demands more active attention than a standard highway slog. Without long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed transit, the drive maintains a consistent, localized pace from start to finish. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road's curves throughout the 232-mile duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Katy Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 149.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Katy Freeway and North Grand Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Eastex Freeway Frontage Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 229.8 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 1.6 miles (Eastex Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward TX 99 Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 99 Toll
7
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio
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.
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Anton...
7
60.4 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
8
224.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Katy Freeway | 149.1 mi | 2h 30m |
| North Grand Parkway East | 51.7 mi | 56m |
| I 10 | 12 mi | 12m |
| East Commerce Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Eastex Freeway | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| Eastex Freeway Frontage Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Katy Freeway
— 149.1 mi, about 2h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patton Village, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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1st Street
3
Turn left onto Creekwood Lane
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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Creekwood Lane
4
Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 69 South, US 59 South
6
Merge onto I 69; US 59
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward TX 99 Toll
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
9
Turn right onto North Grand Parkway East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Grand Parkway East
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
Toward TX 99 Toll West
11
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
51 mi
·
55 min
·
North Grand Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 10; US 90
149 mi
·
2 hr 30 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
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.
17
Continue on I 10; US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 579
Toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Interstate 10 East
20
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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East Houston Street
21
Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Commerce Street
22
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
23
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
24
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 38 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because there are no scheduled stops on this route, make sure to handle your refueling and personal needs before you get underway to maintain your momentum. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $35 estimate assumes a steady pace on local roads. Since you are navigating local routes, factor in extra time for potential traffic or slower speeds common on non-highway roads. A great tip for this drive is to keep a physical map or offline navigation handy, as local road signage can occasionally be less intuitive than major highway markers.
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 114.9 miles from Patton Village, TX, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.1 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.9 miles or 2h 6m 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 20m
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 Patton Village, 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 Patton Village, TX
This is one driving day of about 229.8 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Patton Village, 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 Katy Freeway for about 149.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.9 mi from Patton Village, TX · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 114.9 miles from Patton Village, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Katy Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 149.1 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.10 one way
$70.21 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $38.47 | $76.94 |
| premium | $4.59 | $41.54 | $83.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.05 | $102.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.13 | $11.03 |
| Efficient EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.11 | $9.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.17 | $14.71 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
5:45 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
13 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 7m 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 Patton Village, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 229.8 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Katy Freeway, North Grand Parkway East, 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 114.9 miles from Patton Village, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.10 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 17 significant decision points across 229.8 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 1.6 miles (Eastex Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Patton Village, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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