Trip from Roscoe, TX to San Antonio, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 47m

Distance

271.3 mi

437 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 34m ★

6 AM

4h 48m

8 AM

5h 15m

10 AM

4h 57m

12 PM

4h 55m

3 PM

4h 59m

5 PM

5h 14m

8 PM

4h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Nolan County, Texas, United States

Roscoe, TX

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San Antonio, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Roscoe to San Antonio covers 273.5 miles across the Texas Great Plains. You should plan for a total drive time of 4 hours and 23 minutes, making this a manageable journey to complete in a single day. Since the route is a turn-heavy local drive, you won't be cruising on high-speed interstates, which adds to the duration. Budget approximately $41 for fuel to cover the distance between these two points. Because this trip falls well within a standard day of driving, there is no need to split it into an overnight excursion unless you prefer a slower pace.

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

135.6 miles from Roscoe, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 271.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this 273.5-mile journey is defined by its turn-heavy local road profile. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, you will navigate a route that lacks high-speed highway stretches, requiring your full attention throughout the 4 hour and 23 minute duration. This path avoids the predictability of major freeways, meaning the landscape and road conditions will shift frequently as you move through the Great Plains. Because the highway share is zero, the drive feels more intimate and technical than your typical cross-state transit.

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.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 71.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Grassmeyer Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near US 84.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 271.3 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 2.5 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.5 miles (US 83 / South 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 244 Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...

68.5 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | US 83 / South 7th Street

Turn left onto US 83 / South 7th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

156.3 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | US 83

Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 10 East: San Antonio

269.6 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in

Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

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 569C Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	71.7 mi	1h 14m
Grassmeyer Street	41.9 mi	44m
US 83	40 mi	38m
State Highway 153	29.5 mi	33m
Ellis Street	29.4 mi	31m
South 7th Street	16.5 mi	18m
FM 2111	12.3 mi	13m
State Highway 70	10.4 mi	10m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 71.7 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roscoe, TX and San Antonio, TX.

Start on US 84 Bus; FM 608

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Cypress Street

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 608

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Cypress Street

Turn right onto US 84

1.8 mi · 1 min · US Highway 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

6.5 mi · 6 min · US 84

Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 244 Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

Turn right onto TX 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street

Continue on TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70

Turn left onto TX 153

29 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

Turn right onto FM 2111

12 mi · 13 min · FM 2111

Turn left onto TX 158

6.3 mi · 7 min · TX 158

At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83

387 ft · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

Turn left onto US 83

17 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 83

42 mi · 44 min · Grassmeyer Street

Continue on US 83

29 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

Take the exit onto US 83

40 mi · 38 min · US 83

Toward I 10 East: San Antonio Use the left lane.

Continue on I 10

54 mi · 54 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

17 mi · 19 min · I 10; US 87

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 569C Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Dolorosa Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

Dolorosa Street

Trip Plan

To ensure a smooth trip, consider departing early in the morning to account for the winding nature of these local roads. Since there are zero formal stops scheduled along the 273.5-mile path, be proactive about timing your own breaks to avoid fatigue on the tighter turns. Keep your $41 fuel budget in mind, and verify your tank levels before leaving Roscoe, as local roads can sometimes have fewer service options than major highways. Embracing the flexibility of this shorter drive allows you to set your own pace without the pressure of a rigid schedule. Pay close attention to local signage, as the turn-heavy layout requires constant navigation adjustments.

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 135.6 miles from Roscoe, TX, or about 2h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.7 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 60 miles or 1h 6m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 135.6 miles or 2h 28m 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 54m

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 Roscoe, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Roscoe, TX

This is one driving day of about 271.3 miles and 4h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Roscoe, 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 I 10 for about 71.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.6 mi from Roscoe, TX · 2h 28m into the drive

city in and county seat of Kimble County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Junction, TX

136 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

Ballinger, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Live Oak, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.6 miles from Roscoe, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.7 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

$40.99 one way

$81.99 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$44.87	$89.74
premium	$4.54	$48.44	$96.88
diesel	$5.61	$59.90	$119.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.4	1	$28.49	$13.02
Efficient EV	67.8	0	$23.74	$10.85
EV Truck/SUV	108.5	1	$37.98	$17.36

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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

Roscoe, TX

Morning in Roscoe on Thursday

Local time

6:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

San Antonio, TX

Morning in San Antonio on Thursday

Local time

6:45 AM

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

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

4h 47m 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 Roscoe, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 271.3 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Grassmeyer Street, US 83. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 135.6 miles from Roscoe, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.99 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.