Trip from San Antonio, TX to Hereford, TX

Drive Time

8h 42m

Distance

485.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Overnight route

Trip Overview

The drive from San Antonio, TX to Hereford, TX covers 485.7 miles and takes about 8h 42m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on West Market Street, Navarro Street, San Pedro Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

242.9 miles from San Antonio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 42m drive with frequent turns across 485.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Market Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Market Street	0 mi	0m
Navarro Street	0 mi	0m
San Pedro Avenue	0 mi	0m
West Cypress Street	0 mi	0m
East Fredericksburg Road	0 mi	0m
Interstate 10 West	0 mi	0m
I 10 West	0 mi	0m
McDermott Freeway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: West Market Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Dolorosa Street

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Continue on West Market Street

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Turn left onto Navarro Street

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward San Pedro Avenue

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Exit the roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

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Turn left onto West Cypress Street

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Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

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Merge slight left onto McDermott Freeway

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Keep slight right

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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

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Turn right onto North Main Street

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Continue on Frisco Avenue

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Continue on Roberts Avenue

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Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

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Turn left onto North Broadway Street

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Turn right

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Turn left onto State Highway 153

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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

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Turn right onto State Highway 70

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Continue on Lamar Street

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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

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Keep slight left

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Turn right onto South Avenue F

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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

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Turn straight onto Ralls Road

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Turn left onto East 15th Street

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Turn right onto North US Highway 84

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Continue on Highway 84

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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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Continue on East Highway 84

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Continue on Slaton Road

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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

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Turn left onto Clovis Road

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Continue on Highway 84

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Continue on US Highway 84

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Turn right onto Delano Avenue

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delano Avenue

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Turn right onto North Eastside Avenue

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Continue on North Main Street

45

Turn straight

46

Turn left

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Turn right onto West 1st Street

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Turn left

49

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 242.9 miles from San Antonio, TX.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 107 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 242.9 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 243 miles

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hereford, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX

Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Hereford, TX

Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 107 miles from San Antonio, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Overnight candidate

Sweetwater, TX

243 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Suggested Overnight Stops

Night 1

Sweetwater, TX

243 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 243 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Hereford, 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 Hereford, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hereford, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 242.9 mi from San Antonio, TX

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 242.9 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 243 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$72.26	$144.52
midgrade	$4.25	$81.31	$162.61
premium	$4.59	$87.79	$175.58
diesel	$3.99	$76.35	$152.71

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 169.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from San Antonio, TX to Hereford, TX covers 485.7 miles and takes about 8h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Market Street, Navarro Street, San Pedro Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 243 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 242.9 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 $72.26 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.