Origin
San Antonio, TX
Morning in San Antonio on Thursday
Local time
10:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Batesville, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
83.6 mi
135 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
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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Batesville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Batesville, TX covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 57, Purple Heart Trail, South Pan Am Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.3 miles on US Highway 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Batesville, TX covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Navarro Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Guadalupe Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Navarro Street
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Commerce Street
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Guadalupe Street
Turn right onto Guadalupe Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South, I 10 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, I 10 East
7
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway
Merge onto I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway toward I 10 East, US 87 South: Upper Level, Houston
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 East, US 87 South: Upper Level, Hou...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 57 | 37.3 mi | 39m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 33.5 mi | 33m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 10 mi | 11m |
| FM 117 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Santa Rosa Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Commerce Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 35 North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 57
— 37.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Batesville, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Turn left onto Navarro Street
250 ft
·
12 sec
·
Navarro Street
4
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Street
5
Turn left onto South Santa Rosa Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Santa Rosa Street
6
Continue on South Laredo Street
494 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Laredo Street
7
Turn right onto Guadalupe Street
519 ft
·
17 sec
·
Guadalupe Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 South, I 10 East
9
Merge onto I 10; US 87
10 mi
·
11 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 10 East, US 87 South: Upper Level, Houston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
34 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 57: Eagle Pass
12
Turn straight
430 ft
·
10 sec
13
Continue on Interstate 35 North
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Interstate 35 North
14
Turn right onto US 57
37 mi
·
39 min
·
US Highway 57
15
Turn left onto FM 117
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 117
16
Turn right onto Ramos Street
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ramos Street
17
Arrive at destination
Ramos Street
Trip Plan
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 41.8 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 46m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from San Antonio, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 57 for about 37.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.8 mi from San Antonio, TX · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 41.8 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Batesville, TX
The final approach into Batesville, 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
$12.63 one way
$25.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $13.83 | $27.65 |
| premium | $4.54 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 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 | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
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
Batesville, TX
Morning in Batesville on Thursday
Local time
10:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Lytle, TX
42 mi in
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
11 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
1h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Batesville, TX covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 57, Purple Heart Trail, South Pan Am Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.8 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 $12.63 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 is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Guadalupe Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from San Antonio, TX to Batesville, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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