Origin
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Abilene, TX
Drive Time
4h 39m
Distance
258.5 mi
416 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
San Antonio, TX
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Abilene, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Abilene, TX covers 258.5 miles and takes about 4h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Market Street, Navarro Street, San Pedro Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
129.2 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 39m drive with frequent turns across 258.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Market Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Antonio, TX to Abilene, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Navarro Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Pedro Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Cypress Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Fredericksburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McDermott Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Abilene, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Turn left onto Navarro Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Navarro Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
San Pedro Avenue
5
Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Pedro Avenue
6
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Cypress Street
7
Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Fredericksburg Road
8
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
9
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 10 West, US 87 North
10
Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
McDermott Freeway
11
Keep slight right
99 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
13
Turn right onto North Main Street
29 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on Frisco Avenue
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Frisco Avenue
15
Continue on Roberts Avenue
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Roberts Avenue
16
Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchings Avenue
17
Turn straight onto US 83 North
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 83 North
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene Airport
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene Airport
19
Keep slight left to continue on US 83 Business North: Treadaway Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 83 Business North: Treadaway Boulevard
20
Continue on South Treadaway Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Treadaway Boulevard
21
Keep slight right to continue on South Treadaway Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Treadaway Boulevard
22
Turn left onto North 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North 1st Street
23
Turn left onto South Pine Street
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Pine Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 129.2 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.2 miles or 2h 19m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abilene, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 258.5 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from San Antonio, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.2 mi from San Antonio, TX · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 129.2 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abilene, TX
The final approach into Abilene, 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 Abilene, 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
$39.49 one way
$78.97 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.27 | $86.55 |
| premium | $4.59 | $46.72 | $93.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.43 | $114.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.14 | $12.41 |
| Efficient EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.62 | $10.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.4 | 1 | $36.19 | $16.54 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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
Abilene, TX
Afternoon in Abilene on Sunday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 39m 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 San Antonio, TX to Abilene, TX covers 258.5 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Market Street, Navarro Street, San Pedro Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.2 miles from San Antonio, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.49 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 straightforward 4h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Antonio, TX to Abilene, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Antonio, TX to Abilene, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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