Origin
Pflugerville, TX
Afternoon in Pflugerville on Sunday
Local time
3:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pflugerville, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
108.4 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
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6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pflugerville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Pflugerville to San Antonio covers a distance of 110.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trek across the Great Plains, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating this route involves a mix of local roads like East Pecan Street, TX 45, and the Pickle Parkway. Since both the origin and destination sit within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional landscape throughout your drive. It is a straightforward transit that offers the flexibility to head out and return on your own schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.2 miles from Pflugerville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will find yourself navigating through local infrastructure, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring on East Pecan Street. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention at intersections and turns. The path lacks the high-speed isolation of a major interstate, meaning the road’s personality is defined by its transition through local corridors. Staying alert is key, as the constant navigation of turns keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the entire 1 hour and 38 minutes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pickle Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pickle Parkway and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 1825 / East Pecan Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 108.4 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: near the start (FM 1825 / East Pecan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 1825 / East Pecan Street
Turn right onto FM 1825 / East Pecan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South
7
3.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
67.8 mi into trip
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~1h 4m 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
8
103.3 mi into trip
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~1h 42m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pickle Parkway | 64.3 mi | 58m |
| I 10 | 32.5 mi | 33m |
| East Commerce Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East Pecan Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 10 East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Houston Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pickle Parkway
— 64.3 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pflugerville, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on South Railroad Avenue
37 ft
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5 sec
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South Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto FM 1825
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pecan Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto TX 45 Toll; TX 130 Toll
64 mi
·
58 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 10; TX 130
11 mi
·
11 min
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I 10; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 10; US 90; TX 130
9.4 mi
·
9 min
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
12 mi
·
12 min
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I 10; US 90; TX 130
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Continue on I 10; US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 579
Toward Commerce Street, Houston Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Interstate 10 East
15
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Houston Street
16
Turn slight left onto East Commerce Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Commerce Street
17
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
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Military Plaza
18
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
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Dolorosa Street
19
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 110.9-mile journey, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic, which can affect the duration of your trip on these specific local roads. Since there are no designated stops included in this plan, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave; setting aside $17 for gas will keep you covered for the duration of the trip. The lack of a long, sustained highway stretch means you don't need to worry about complex rest-stop planning, giving you the flexibility to travel at your own pace. A practical tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation app running, as the reliance on local roads like East Pecan Street and the Pickle Parkway requires frequent turns that are easy to miss.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.2 miles from Pflugerville, TX, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.3 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.2 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
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 Pflugerville, 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 Pflugerville, TX
This is one driving day of about 108.4 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pflugerville, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pickle Parkway for about 64.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.2 mi from Pflugerville, TX · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 54.2 miles from Pflugerville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pickle Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.3 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
$16.56 one way
$33.12 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.15 | $36.29 |
| premium | $4.59 | $19.59 | $39.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.08 | $48.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.18 | $6.94 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
3:57 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
18 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
1h 51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pflugerville, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 108.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pickle Parkway, I 10, East Commerce Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.2 miles from Pflugerville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 108.4 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: near the start (FM 1825 / East Pecan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pflugerville, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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