Origin
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Carrizo Springs, TX
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
116.7 mi
188 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m
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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Carrizo Springs, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Traveling from San Antonio to Carrizo Springs covers 116.7 miles, a distance you can comfortably navigate in about 2 hours and 20 minutes. Since this is a relatively short trek, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, leaving you no need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. Both cities sit firmly within the Great Plains, meaning the landscape remains consistent as you head southwest. If you are looking for a practical, direct transit between these two Texas locations, this drive offers a simple and efficient connection.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.3 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route relies on city streets like West Market, Navarro, and East Commerce to get you moving. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local roads for the duration of the trip. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will experience a more engaged, hands-on driving environment. This is not the type of trip where you put the cruise control on and relax; instead, you will be navigating the nuances of local roadways throughout the entire 116.7-mile distance.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 60.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Navarro Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Carrizo Springs, TX is easy. At 2h 20m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Navarro Street
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Commerce Street
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South, I 10 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, I 10 East
7
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway
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
Use the none lane.
Toward I 10 East, US 87 South: Upper Level, Hou...
5
72.3 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Texas 85: Charlotte, Carrizo Springs, Crystal City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Texas 85: Charlotte, Carrizo Springs, Cr...
Towns Along This Route
Between San Antonio, TX and Carrizo Springs, TX, road signs point toward Texas 85: Charlotte and Crystal City.
Texas 85: Charlotte
72.3 mi in
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~1h 16m
Crystal City
72.3 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 60.5 mi | 1h |
| TX 85 | 43.8 mi | 1h 2m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 10 mi | 11m |
| South Santa Rosa Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Commerce Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Peña Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 35 Access Road West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 60.5 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Carrizo Springs, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft
·
4 sec
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Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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West Market Street
3
Turn left onto Navarro Street
250 ft
·
12 sec
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Navarro Street
4
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Street
5
Turn left onto South Santa Rosa Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Santa Rosa Street
6
Continue on South Laredo Street
494 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Laredo Street
7
Turn right onto Guadalupe Street
519 ft
·
17 sec
·
Guadalupe Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 South, I 10 East
9
Merge onto I 10; US 87
10 mi
·
11 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 10 East, US 87 South: Upper Level, Houston
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on I 35
61 mi
·
1 hr
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Texas 85: Charlotte, Carrizo Springs, Crystal City
12
Turn straight onto I 35 Access Road West
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 35 Access Road West
13
Turn right onto TX 85
44 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
TX 85
14
Turn left onto US 83
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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North 1st Street
15
Turn right onto US 277
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Peña Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 277
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 20-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the route is direct, keep in mind that you are navigating local streets, so allow for extra time if you are traveling during peak hours in San Antonio. Since there are no formal stops built into the data, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to cover the $17 estimated cost. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to double-check your turn-by-turn navigation before starting, as the reliance on local streets requires more attention than a standard highway route.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.3 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.5 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrizo Springs, 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 116.7 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from San Antonio, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 60.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.3 mi from San Antonio, TX · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.3 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 60.5 miles.
Arriving in Carrizo Springs, TX
The final approach into Carrizo Springs, 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 Carrizo Springs, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.83 one way
$35.65 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.54 | $39.07 |
| premium | $4.59 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35 | 0 | $12.25 | $5.60 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.34 | $7.47 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Carrizo Springs, TX
Afternoon in Carrizo Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
14 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 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Carrizo Springs, TX covers 116.7 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, TX 85, South Pan Am Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.3 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 $17.83 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.
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Carrizo Springs, TX is easy. At 2h 20m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between San Antonio, TX and Carrizo Springs, TX, road signs point toward Texas 85: Charlotte and Crystal City.
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