Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
292.3 mi
470 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Fairview, TX covers 292.3 miles and takes about 5h 26m 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 $44.65 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
146.2 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 26m drive with frequent turns across 292.3 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 26m 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 Fairview, 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 |
| 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 Fairview, 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 right toward I 30 West: Abilene
Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Henderson Street
Keep slight left to continue on Henderson Street
Keep slight right
Turn slight right onto Henderson Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
Continue on Jacksboro Highway
Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway
Take the exit slight right toward FM 730: Boyd
Turn straight onto Northwest Parkway
Turn right onto Boyd Road
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 730
Turn left onto County Road 4765
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.2 miles or 2h 43m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, 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 292.3 miles and 5h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.2 mi from San Antonio, TX · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 146.2 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fairview, 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 Fairview, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$44.65 one way
$89.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $48.93 | $97.86 |
| premium | $4.59 | $52.83 | $105.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.94 | $129.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.7 | 1 | $30.69 | $14.03 |
| Efficient EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.58 | $11.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.9 | 1 | $40.92 | $18.71 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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 Sunday
Local time
2:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
2:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Killeen, TX
146 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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