Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
279.9 mi
450 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Photo: Mark Direen
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Beaumont, TX covers 279.9 miles and takes about 5h 5m 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 $42.76 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
139.9 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 5m drive with frequent turns across 279.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 5m 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 Beaumont, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Beaumont, TX.
Start on Dolorosa Street
Continue on West Market Street
Continue on East Market Street
Turn left
Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street
Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East
Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
Continue on East Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Liberty
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Turn slight right onto Old Spanish Trail
Turn slight right onto College Street
Turn left onto Orleans Street
Turn slight right onto Wall Street
Continue on Pearl Street
Continue on Pearl Street
Turn left onto Calder Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 139.9 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaumont, TX than in the middle of the route.
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 279.9 miles and 5h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.9 mi from San Antonio, TX · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 139.9 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Beaumont, 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 Beaumont, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$42.76 one way
$85.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.86 | $93.71 |
| premium | $4.59 | $50.59 | $101.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.18 | $124.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84 | 1 | $29.39 | $13.44 |
| Efficient EV | 70 | 0 | $24.49 | $11.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112 | 1 | $39.19 | $17.91 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in San Antonio on Saturday
Local time
9:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Beaumont on Saturday
Local time
9:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
70°F
Houston, TX
140 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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