Origin
Rollingwood, TX
Late night in Rollingwood on Thursday
Local time
12:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rollingwood, TX to San Antonio, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
82 mi
132 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rollingwood, TX
Mark Direen
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 84.2 miles, the journey from Rollingwood to San Antonio is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes of driving time. Because of the manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable option for a quick getaway. Both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Great Plains, providing a consistent regional backdrop as you travel south. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of pace, this direct route offers a practical way to connect these two Texas locations.
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
41 miles from Rollingwood, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features no highway driving whatsoever. With a highway share of 0%, your focus will be entirely on navigating local roads that demand more active attention from the driver. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the journey keeps you engaged with the nuances of regional thoroughfares. The lack of high-speed transit means the character of the road remains consistent and localized throughout the entire 1 hour and 32 minute duration. Prepare yourself for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over the speed of an interstate highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 54.6 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 6.4 miles in near US 290.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (US 290): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.4 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 290
Take the exit onto US 290 toward I 35 North, US 290 East, I 35 South: Waco, 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 35 North, US 290 East, I 35 South: Wac...
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35 South: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35 South: San Antonio
7
73.9 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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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
8
80.3 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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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
8
80.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m 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...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 54.6 mi | 58m |
| North Pan Am Expressway | 17 mi | 20m |
| US 290 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Capital of Texas Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Interstate Highway 35 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Walsh Tarlton Lane | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Rollingwood Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 54.6 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rollingwood, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Ridgewood Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ridgewood Road
2
Turn right onto Rollingwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Rollingwood Drive
3
Turn straight
176 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn slight right onto RM 2244
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bee Caves Road
5
Turn left onto Walsh Tarlton Lane
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Walsh Tarlton Lane
6
At end of road, turn left onto Loop 360
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Capital of Texas Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto US 290; TX 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 290; TX 71
8
Take the exit onto US 290
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 290
Toward I 35 North, US 290 East, I 35 South: Waco, San Antonio
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 South: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 35
43 mi
·
45 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 35
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 35
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo
Use the slight left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 157A
Toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elmira Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto Navarro Street
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Navarro Street
20
Continue on Navarro Street
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
Navarro Street
21
Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Main Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto West Travis Street
222 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Travis Street
23
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Flores Street
24
Continue on Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
25
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
26
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to leave whenever it best suits your plans. Without the need for a long-haul itinerary, you can easily complete the 84.2-mile drive in one go without the fatigue typically associated with longer road trips. Keep in mind that because this is a turn-heavy local route, it is wise to double-check your navigation settings before you pull out of your driveway in Rollingwood. Budgeting around $13 for fuel should keep you covered, but filling up before you leave ensures you don't have to worry about finding stations along the local backroads. Embrace the direct nature of this drive by keeping your gear packed light and ready for immediate arrival in San Antonio.
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 41 miles from Rollingwood, TX, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 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 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Antonio, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rollingwood, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rollingwood, TX
This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Rollingwood, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41 mi from Rollingwood, TX · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41 miles from Rollingwood, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.39 one way
$24.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| premium | $4.54 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.10 | $36.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.48 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Late night in San Antonio on Thursday
Local time
12:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
17% chance
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
19 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 37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rollingwood, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 82 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, North Pan Am Expressway, US 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41 miles from Rollingwood, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.39 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 82 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (US 290): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles (I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rollingwood, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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