The drive from San Antonio, TX to Henderson, TX covers 327.1 miles and takes about 6h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 79, Pickle Parkway, 90th Infantry Division Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 196.2 miles on US 79.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.43 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
163.5 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 17m. Total distance: 327.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 17m highway drive covering 327.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 79 and Pickle Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 196.2 miles on US 79.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 196.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and Pickle Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 327.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Interstate 10 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip|~7m in|Interstate 10 East
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
4.7 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East, US 90 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East
8
39.7 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 614
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
8
113.6 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 423
Toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley B...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between San Antonio, TX and Henderson, TX, road signs point toward Austin, Waco and Round Rock.
Austin
28.8 mi in|~33m|via I 10; TX 130
Waco
28.8 mi in|~33m|via I 10; TX 130
Round Rock
113.6 mi in|~1h 52m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 79
196.2 mi
4h 1m
Pickle Parkway
73 mi
1h 6m
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi
23m
I 10
10.9 mi
10m
Palm Valley Boulevard
5 mi
6m
Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
4.3 mi
4m
East Commerce Street
3.5 mi
5m
West 2nd Street
3.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 196.2 mi, about 4h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Henderson, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft·4 sec·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·45 sec·East Market Street
4
Turn left
363 ft·13 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Commerce Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto East Commerce Street
2.7 mi·4 min·East Commerce Street
7
Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·East Houston Street
8
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
0.1 mi·11 sec·Interstate 10 East
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 10 East, US 90 EastUse the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 10; US 90
1.8 mi·2 min·Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 10; US 90
22 mi·23 min·90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 10; TX 130
11 mi·10 min·I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, WacoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 614Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, WacoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on TX 130 Toll
73 mi·1 hr 6 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 423Toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·34 sec·this road
Exit 423Toward US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard
17
Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road
0.2 mi·35 sec·TX 130 Frontage Road
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·33 sec
19
Merge onto US 79
5.0 mi·6 min·Palm Valley Boulevard
20
Continue on US 79
3.1 mi·3 min·West 2nd Street
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward US 79 North: Rockdale
22
Continue on US 79
4.3 mi·4 min·Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 79
53 mi·1 hr 5 min·US 79
24
Take the exit onto US 79; US 190
0.1 mi·26 sec·US 79; US 190
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 79; US 190; TX 6
1.6 mi·1 min·South Market Street
26
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi·22 sec·North State Highway 6
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
79 mi·1 hr 30 min·US 79
28
Merge onto US 79; US 84
64 mi·1 hr 25 min·US 79; US 84
29
Turn left onto US 79 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·Jacksonville Drive
30
At end of road, turn left onto US 79 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·South Main Street
31
Continue on US 79 Business; TX 64 Business
45 ft·0 sec·East Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
US 79 Business; TX 64 Business
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.5 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 196.2 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 72 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.5 miles or 2h 55m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Henderson, 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 327.1 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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.
The longest stretch is on US 79 for about 196.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.5 mi from San Antonio, TX
· 2h 55m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.43 one way
$98.85 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$54.10
$108.20
premium
$4.54
$58.40
$116.80
diesel
$5.61
$72.22
$144.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.1
1
$34.35
$15.70
Efficient EV
81.8
0
$28.62
$13.08
EV Truck/SUV
130.8
1
$45.79
$20.93
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
San Antonio, TX
Night
in San Antonio on Thursday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Henderson, TX
Night
in Henderson on Thursday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
37 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
6h 17m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Henderson, TX covers 327.1 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 79, Pickle Parkway, 90th Infantry Division Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.5 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 $49.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 327.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Interstate 10 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between San Antonio, TX and Henderson, TX, road signs point toward Austin, Waco and Round Rock.
