Origin
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
3:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Cedar Hill, TX
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
262.8 mi
423 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
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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Cedar Hill, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Traveling from San Antonio to Cedar Hill covers 262.8 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes to complete. This journey stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward trip that is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $39 for fuel to cover the distance. Because the route relies heavily on local streets like West Market, East Market, and East Commerce, it offers a different pace than a standard interstate trek. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, the lack of highway driving means you can complete this in one go without needing an overnight stay.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.4 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that prioritizes surface streets over high-speed interstate travel. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with typical freeway monotony; instead, your focus remains on navigation through local corridors. Because the longest stretch of road is 0 miles on West Market Street, you will find yourself frequently transitioning between segments. This creates a more involved driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a cruise-controlled highway journey. Prepare for a steady, rhythmic pace that keeps you engaged with the local surroundings from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 188.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 262.8 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 281 North, I 37 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 281 North, I 37 North
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 142A
Toward I 35 North: Austin
7
10.7 mi into trip
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~14m in
|
North Pan Am Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35: Austin
7
214.9 mi into trip
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~3h 51m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
8
239.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward FM 1706, FM 3136, I 35W: Alvarado
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 24
Toward FM 1706, FM 3136, I 35W: Alvarado
Towns Along This Route
Between San Antonio, TX and Cedar Hill, TX, road signs point toward Fm 1706 and Fm 3136.
Fm 1706
239.4 mi in
|
~4h 16m
Fm 3136
239.4 mi in
|
~4h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 188.3 mi | 3h 18m |
| I 35W | 24.5 mi | 25m |
| East US Highway 67 | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| North Pan Am Expressway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Interstate Highway 35 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Sparks Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| William J Bordelon Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 188.3 mi, about 3h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Cedar Hill, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Market Street
4
Turn left
363 ft
·
13 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
216 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Commerce Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 281 North, I 37 North
7
Merge onto I 37; US 281
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward I 35 North: Austin
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 35
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35: Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 35
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 35
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 35
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290
96 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 24
Toward FM 1706, FM 3136, I 35W: Alvarado
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto South Parkway Drive
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Parkway Drive
20
Turn right onto FM 1706
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sparks Street
21
Turn slight right onto US 67 Bus
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East College Street
22
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Baugh Street
23
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Baugh Street
24
Turn right onto US 67
20 mi
·
22 min
·
East US Highway 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Tidwell Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto South Highway 67
334 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Highway 67
27
Turn left onto Tidwell Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Tidwell Street
28
Turn straight onto Houston Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
29
Turn right onto Cedar Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cedar Street
30
Arrive at destination
Cedar Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, planning your departure during daylight hours is highly recommended to better navigate the local road transitions. You will only need one stop along the way to handle the 4 hour and 45 minute drive comfortably. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before leaving San Antonio, as the $39 estimate assumes efficient driving through the various local streets. Given the nature of the roads, try to avoid peak local traffic hours to keep your travel time closer to the estimated duration. Most importantly, familiarize yourself with your turn-by-turn navigation early, as the reliance on local streets like East Commerce makes precise routing essential for a smooth trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131.4 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 188.3 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.4 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Hill, 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 262.8 miles and 4h 46m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 188.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.4 mi from San Antonio, TX · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 131.4 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.
Arriving in Cedar Hill, TX
The final approach into Cedar Hill, 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 Cedar Hill, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.14 one way
$80.29 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.99 | $87.99 |
| premium | $4.59 | $47.50 | $95.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.39 | $116.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.59 | $12.61 |
| Efficient EV | 65.7 | 0 | $23.00 | $10.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.1 | 1 | $36.79 | $16.82 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Cedar Hill, TX
Afternoon in Cedar Hill on Sunday
Local time
3:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
17 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
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Cedar Hill, TX covers 262.8 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, I 35W, East US Highway 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.4 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 $40.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 262.8 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.
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.
Between San Antonio, TX and Cedar Hill, TX, road signs point toward Fm 1706 and Fm 3136.
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