Drive Time
4h 58m
Distance
275.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Blue Mound, TX covers 275.4 miles and takes about 4h 58m 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 $40.97 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
137.7 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 58m drive with frequent turns across 275.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 281 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William J Bordelon Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pan Am Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | 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 Blue Mound, TX.
Start on Dolorosa Street
Continue on West Market Street
Continue on East Market Street
Turn left
Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North
Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin
Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 820
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 West
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road
Continue on FM 156: Blue Mound Road
Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 820
Turn right onto South Blue Mound Road
Turn right onto Gill Street
Turn left onto Waggoman Road
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.7 miles or 2h 29m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue Mound, 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 275.4 miles and 4h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.7 mi from San Antonio, TX · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 137.7 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Blue Mound, 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 Blue Mound, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$40.97 one way
$81.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.10 | $92.20 |
| premium | $4.59 | $49.78 | $99.56 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $43.29 | $86.59 |
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: 96.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.6 | 1 | $28.92 | $13.22 |
| Efficient EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.10 | $11.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.2 | 1 | $38.56 | $17.63 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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
Late night in San Antonio on Saturday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Blue Mound on Saturday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Killeen, TX
138 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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