Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
83.6 mi
135 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Antonio, TX
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Batesville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Batesville, TX covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 57, Purple Heart Trail, South Pan Am Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.3 miles on US Highway 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Batesville, TX covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Navarro Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Guadalupe Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Guadalupe Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 35 South, I 10 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway toward I 10 East, US 87 South: Upper Level, Houston
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 57 | 37.3 mi | 39m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 33.5 mi | 33m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 10 mi | 11m |
| FM 117 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Santa Rosa Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Commerce Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Interstate 35 North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Batesville, TX.
Start on Dolorosa Street
Continue on West Market Street
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
Turn left onto South Santa Rosa Street
Continue on South Laredo Street
Turn right onto Guadalupe Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10; US 87
Continue on I 35
Take the exit
Turn straight
Continue on Interstate 35 North
Turn right onto US 57
Turn left onto FM 117
Turn right onto Ramos Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesville, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving San Antonio, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.8 mi from San Antonio, TX · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Batesville, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.63 one way
$25.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $13.83 | $27.65 |
| premium | $4.54 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in San Antonio on Thursday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Batesville on Thursday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
65°F
Lytle, TX
42 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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