Embarking on the 383.3-mile journey from Pittsburg to San Antonio is a significant undertaking that requires about 6 hours and 27 minutes of active driving time. Because this route stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape across the entire trip. While it is technically possible to complete this drive in a single day, be prepared for a substantial amount of time behind the wheel. Budgeting approximately $57 for fuel will cover your transit, though you should factor in extra for potential traffic. This trip is best suited for those who prefer navigating local roads over high-speed interstate travel. Given the duration, you might consider if a one-day push fits your stamina or if you would prefer to break the trek into smaller segments.
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
182 miles from Pittsburg, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 49m. Total distance: 364 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will primarily navigate via North Avenue, Jefferson Street, and Lafayette Street, which keeps you off the major high-speed arteries. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on North Avenue, you should anticipate constant adjustments and frequent turns throughout the journey. This lack of highway connectivity means you will spend the entire 383.3 miles focused on local road navigation. It is a technical drive that requires your full attention, providing a very different experience than the standard, straight-line highway haul.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 54 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 99.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 123.6 miles in near TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 364 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 123.6 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 282.4 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 355.8 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 31 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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123.6 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Turn left onto TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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282.4 mi into trip|~5h 17m in|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
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355.8 mi into trip|~6h 38m in|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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 South
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362.3 mi into trip|~6h 46m in|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
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362.8 mi into trip|~6h 47m 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...
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg, TX and San Antonio, TX.
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Start on Church Street
74 ft·5 sec·Church Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
170 ft·12 sec·North Avenue
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Turn left onto TX 11
311 ft·9 sec·Jefferson Street
4
Turn right onto FM 993
0.3 mi·40 sec·Lafayette Street
5
Turn right onto US 271
17 mi·19 min·South Greer Boulevard
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Continue on US 271
2.8 mi·3 min·North Wood Street
7
Turn straight onto TX 155
13 mi·15 min·TX 155
8
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto TX 155
13 mi·14 min·TX 155
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 271; TX 155
4.8 mi·5 min·US Highway 271
11
Turn right onto Loop 323
1.6 mi·2 min·East Northeast Loop 323
12
Continue on Loop 323
4.3 mi·6 min·West Northwest Loop 323
13
Continue on Loop 323
0.6 mi·43 sec·South Southwest Loop 323
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Turn right onto TX 31
1.6 mi·1 min·Chandler Highway
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Continue on TX 31
5.6 mi·6 min·State Highway 31 West
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Continue on TX 31
2.0 mi·2 min·East Highway 31
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Continue on TX 31
21 mi·23 min·State Highway 31 East
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
19
Merge onto US 175; TX 19; TX 31; Loop 7
6.2 mi·7 min·Jed Robinson Loop
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
21
Keep slight left at fork
445 ft·14 sec
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Turn right onto TX 31
4.0 mi·4 min·State Highway 31 West
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Continue on TX 31
5.4 mi·6 min·East Royall Boulevard
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Continue on TX 31
9.9 mi·11 min·State Highway 31 East
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Continue on TX 31
9.3 mi·10 min·Northwest 2nd Street
26
Turn left onto TX 31
12 mi·13 min·Corsicana Bypass
Use the straight lane.
27
At end of road, turn left onto TX 31
19 mi·21 min·West State Highway 31
28
Continue on TX 31
5.5 mi·5 min·Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on TX 31
17 mi·17 min·State Highway 31
30
Continue on US 84
2.5 mi·2 min·East US Highway 84
31
Continue on US 84
2.6 mi·4 min·Bellmead Drive
32
Turn straight onto US 84
0.4 mi·1 min·East Waco Drive
33
Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
519 ft·12 sec·North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
34
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South
35
Merge onto I 35; US 77
6.1 mi·6 min·North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on I 35
38 mi·39 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
56 mi·58 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
50 mi·54 min·Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton StreetUse the slight left lane.
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Continue on I 35
1.7 mi·1 min·Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35
12 mi·12 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 35
10.0 mi·11 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
6.4 mi·8 min·North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.6 mi·41 sec·North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, LaredoUse the slight left lane.
44
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 157AToward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro AvenueUse the slight right lane.
45
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft·17 sec·East Elmira Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
46
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·North Main Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
47
Enter roundabout onto Navarro Street
159 ft·3 sec·Navarro Street
48
Continue on Navarro Street
111 ft·2 sec·Navarro Street
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Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Avenue
0.4 mi·51 sec·North Main Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
50
Turn right onto West Travis Street
222 ft·10 sec·West Travis Street
51
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·North Flores Street
52
Continue on Military Plaza
392 ft·15 sec·Military Plaza
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft·8 sec·Dolorosa Street
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Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Since this route involves a long, turn-heavy drive, planning your departure time is essential to avoid fatigue. Aim to head out early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially given the technical nature of the local roads. With only one recommended stop included in the itinerary, make sure to use that break effectively to stretch and refuel your vehicle. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you move through North Avenue, Jefferson Street, and Lafayette Street, as the lack of long highway stretches means you cannot rely on cruise control to handle the distance. Flexibility is your best asset here; if the local roads feel too demanding, do not hesitate to add an extra rest stop to keep yourself alert for the full 6-hour and 27-minute duration.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182 miles from Pittsburg, TX, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182 miles or 3h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 41m
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 Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, TX
This is one driving day of about 364 miles and 6h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pittsburg, 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 99.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 182 mi from Pittsburg, TX
· 3h 31m 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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 188.3
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.00 one way
$110.00 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg127 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$60.20
$120.41
premium
$4.54
$64.99
$129.98
diesel
$5.61
$80.37
$160.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109.2
1
$38.22
$17.47
Efficient EV
91
1
$31.85
$14.56
EV Truck/SUV
145.6
1
$50.96
$23.30
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Pittsburg, TX
Night
in Pittsburg on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Night
in San Antonio on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
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
5 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
6h 49m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pittsburg, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 364 miles and takes about 6h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, I 35, State Highway 31 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182 miles from Pittsburg, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 31 significant decision points across 364 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 123.6 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 282.4 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 355.8 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pittsburg, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
