Trip from San Antonio, TX to Bloomington, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

127.3 mi

205 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 27m ★

6 AM

2h 38m

8 AM

2h 59m

10 AM

2h 45m

12 PM

2h 43m

3 PM

2h 46m

5 PM

2h 58m

8 PM

2h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 127.3-mile journey from San Antonio, TX to Bloomington, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 37 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The drive primarily utilizes US Highway 87 East, East Broadway Street, and West Fay, offering a mixed driving experience across the Great Plains region. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, you can comfortably complete this route without needing an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

63.6 miles from San Antonio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 127.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 44% of your travel occurring on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 48.7 miles on US Highway 87 East. This segment likely offers a consistent pace before transitioning to more local roads. The road's personality shifts from more open highway driving to potentially more varied conditions as you approach your destination in Bloomington, offering a dynamic driving experience.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US Highway 87 East is the longest continuous segment at about 48.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.8 miles in near Tower of the Americas Way.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 127.3 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 (Tower of the Americas Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | Tower of the Americas Way

Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

2.3 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South, I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North: Houston, El Paso

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 139 Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South, I 10...

2.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Victoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Hous...

4.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 87

Take the exit onto US 87 toward US 87 South: Roland Avenue, Victoria

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 577 Toward US 87 South: Roland Avenue, Victoria

114.7 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | US 87 / East Goodwin Avenue

Turn left onto US 87 / East Goodwin Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 87 East	48.7 mi	56m
East Broadway Street	23.8 mi	27m
West Fay	22.9 mi	24m
North Laurent Street	6.4 mi	9m
Shepley Street	5.6 mi	8m
Rigsby Avenue	4.7 mi	8m
TX 72	3.9 mi	4m
North Main Street	3.9 mi	6m

Longest stretch: US Highway 87 East — 48.7 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Bloomington, TX.

Start on Dolorosa Street

143 ft · 4 sec · Dolorosa Street

Continue on West Market Street

0.4 mi · 42 sec · West Market Street

Continue on East Market Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · East Market Street

Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 37 South, US 281 South

Merge onto I 37; US 281

1.1 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 139 Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South, I 10 West, US 90 West, US 87 North: Houston, El Paso Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Victoria Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10; US 87; US 90

1.7 mi · 1 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 87

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 87

Exit 577 Toward US 87 South: Roland Avenue, Victoria Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 87

0.5 mi · 1 min · Roland Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn slight left onto US 87

4.7 mi · 8 min · Rigsby Avenue

Continue on US 87

49 mi · 56 min · US Highway 87 East

Continue on US 87

23 mi · 24 min · West Fay

Turn left onto TX 72

3.9 mi · 4 min · TX 72

Turn left onto US 77 Alt; US 87; US 183

0.7 mi · 59 sec · South Esplanade Street

Turn right onto US 87

24 mi · 27 min · East Broadway Street

Continue on US 87

3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto US 87; US 59 Bus; US 77 Bus

0.3 mi · 26 sec · East Rio Grande Street

Turn right onto US 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · North Navarro Street

Turn left onto US 87

0.3 mi · 30 sec · East Goodwin Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 87

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Port Lavaca Drive

Turn right onto TX 185

6.4 mi · 9 min · North Laurent Street

Continue on TX 185

5.6 mi · 8 min · Shepley Street

Turn left onto 1st Street East

120 ft · 5 sec · 1st Street East

Arrive at destination

1st Street East

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour, 37-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, so you can depart at your leisure. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility on when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without services could be up to 48.7 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $19 suggests a budget-friendly trip, so plan to fill up before leaving San Antonio to ensure a smooth journey to Bloomington.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 63.6 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.7 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 28 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.6 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 127.3 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 Highway 87 East for about 48.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.6 mi from San Antonio, TX · 1h 18m into the drive

city in Wilson County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stockdale, TX

64 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Stockdale, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nixon, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.6 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bloomington, TX

The final approach into Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, TX.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 4.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.24 one way

$38.47 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$21.05	$42.11
premium	$4.54	$22.73	$45.46
diesel	$5.61	$28.11	$56.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.2	$13.37	$6.11
Efficient EV	31.8	$11.14	$5.09
EV Truck/SUV	50.9	$17.82	$8.15

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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.

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

9:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 10 mph 0% chance Live 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

Bloomington, TX

Night in Bloomington on Thursday

Local time

9:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°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

5 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

2h 37m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from San Antonio, TX to Bloomington, TX covers 127.3 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 87 East, East Broadway Street, West Fay. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 63.6 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 $19.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from San Antonio, TX to Bloomington, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

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