Origin
San Antonio, TX
Late night in San Antonio on Wednesday
Local time
12:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Alvin, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
221.1 mi
356 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
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6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Antonio, TX
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Alvin, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Alvin, TX covers 221.1 miles and takes about 4h 1m 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, East Market Street, East Commerce Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.41 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
110.5 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 221.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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 1m 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 Alvin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Houston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | 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 Alvin, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
144 ft
·
5 sec
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Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Market Street
4
Turn left
364 ft
·
13 sec
5
Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Street
6
Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Commerce Street
7
Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Houston Street
8
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Interstate 10 East
9
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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I 10 East, US 90 East
10
Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
11
Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
12
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
152 mi
·
2 hr 36 min
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I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
13
Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sam Houston Tollway
14
Keep slight right to continue on SHT South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SHT South
15
Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sam Houston Tollway North
16
Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Sam Houston Tollway South
17
Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sam Houston Parkway South
18
Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West
10 mi
·
12 min
·
South Sam Houston Tollway West
19
Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 Toll North, TX 288 South: Downtown, Lake Jackson, Freeport
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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TX 288 Toll North, TX 288 South: Downtown, Lake Jackson, Freeport
20
Keep slight right to continue on TX 288 Toll South, TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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TX 288 Toll South, TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
21
Continue on South Freeway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Freeway
22
Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 Toll South
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
TX 288 Toll South
23
Merge slight left
5.0 mi
·
5 min
24
Merge slight right onto South Freeway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Freeway
25
Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Nolan Ryan Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward TX 6: Alvin, Sugar Land
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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TX 6: Alvin, Sugar Land
27
Continue on Alvin, Sugar Land
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alvin, Sugar Land
28
Turn left onto Alvin Sugarland Road
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Alvin Sugarland Road
29
Turn left onto North Gordon Street
328 ft
·
14 sec
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North Gordon Street
30
Turn left
82 ft
·
7 sec
31
Turn right
75 ft
·
9 sec
32
Turn right onto Avenue D
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avenue D
33
Turn right onto North Gordon Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Gordon Street
34
Turn right onto West Sealy Street
10 ft
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West Sealy Street
35
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 110.5 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 2h 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.5 miles or 2h 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alvin, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 221.1 miles and 4h 1m.
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 110.5 mi from San Antonio, TX · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 110.5 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alvin, TX
The final approach into Alvin, 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 Alvin, 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
$33.41 one way
$66.82 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $36.57 | $73.14 |
| premium | $4.54 | $39.48 | $78.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.82 | $97.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.22 | $10.61 |
| Efficient EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.35 | $8.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.95 | $14.15 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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
Alvin, TX
Late night in Alvin on Wednesday
Local time
12:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
7 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 1m 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 Alvin, TX covers 221.1 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Market Street, East Market Street, East Commerce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.5 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 $33.41 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 1m 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 Alvin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Antonio, TX to Alvin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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