Drive Time
7h 41m
Distance
436 mi
702 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Hooks, TX covers 436 miles and takes about 7h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, East R L Thornton Freeway, I 35E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 188.3 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.60 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
218 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Hooks, TX covers 436 miles and takes about 7h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 436 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 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward US 281 North, I 37 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between San Antonio, TX and Hooks, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth, Texarkana and Convention Center.
Fort Worth
Texarkana
Convention Center
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 188.3 mi | 3h 18m |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 162.8 mi | 2h 47m |
| I 35E | 56.2 mi | 58m |
| North Pan Am Expressway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Interstate Highway 35 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| William J Bordelon Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Hooks, 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
Merge onto I 37; US 281
Take the exit
Merge onto I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pan Am Expressway
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35; US 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 30; US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Take the exit
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
Turn right onto FM 560
Turn left onto US 82
Arrive at destination
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 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 96 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 218 miles or 3h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hooks, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 436 miles and 7h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 218 mi from San Antonio, TX · 3h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
218 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 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 218 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 188.3 miles.
The final approach into Hooks, 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 Hooks, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$66.60 one way
$133.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $72.99 | $145.97 |
| premium | $4.59 | $78.81 | $157.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $96.86 | $193.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 130.8 | 1 | $45.78 | $20.93 |
| Efficient EV | 109 | 1 | $38.15 | $17.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 174.4 | 2 | $61.04 | $27.90 |
Gas CO2
153 kg
EV CO2
51 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
Night in San Antonio on Saturday
Local time
10:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Hooks on Saturday
Local time
10:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
80°F
Arlington, TX
218 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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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