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Trip from San Antonio, TX to Fabens, TX

Drive Time

8h 25m

Distance

523.9 mi

843 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$80

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
8h 18m ★
6 AM
8h 25m
8 AM
8h 40m
10 AM
8h 30m
12 PM
8h 29m
3 PM
8h 31m
5 PM
8h 39m
8 PM
8h 21m

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

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Downtown Fabens, TX, TX

Fabens, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from San Antonio, TX to Fabens, TX covers 523.9 miles and takes about 8h 25m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, McDermott Freeway, Fabens Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 505.5 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $80.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

262 miles from San Antonio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 523.9 miles and 8h 25m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and McDermott Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 505.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and McDermott Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Navarro Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (West Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Navarro Street

Turn left onto Navarro Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | West Cypress Street

Turn left onto West Cypress Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 West, US 87 North

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
5
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Merge onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 10; US 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 505.5 mi 7h 59m
McDermott Freeway 12.8 mi 14m
Fabens Road 2.1 mi 3m
East Fredericksburg Road 1.2 mi 2m
Navarro Street 0.8 mi 1m
San Pedro Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
West Market Street 0.2 mi <1m
Interstate 10 West 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 505.5 mi, about 7h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Dolorosa Street

143 ft · 4 sec · Dolorosa Street
2

Continue on West Market Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Market Street
3

Turn left onto Navarro Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Navarro Street
4

Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

85 ft · 1 sec · San Pedro Avenue
5

Continue on San Pedro Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue
6

Turn left onto West Cypress Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · West Cypress Street
Use the left lane.
7

Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road
8

Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West
9

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
10

Merge onto I 10; US 87

13 mi · 14 min · McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

506 mi · 7 hr 59 min · I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward FM 793: Fabens
13

Turn left onto FM 793

325 ft · 6 sec · San Felipe Road
14

Continue on FM 793

2.1 mi · 3 min · Fabens Road
15

Turn left

155 ft · 11 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 262 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 4h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 505.5 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 115 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 262 miles or 4h 14m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 262 miles or 4h 14m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fabens, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX

Aim for roughly 262 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Fabens, TX

Aim for roughly 262 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 115 miles from San Antonio, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 505.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 262 mi from San Antonio, TX · 4h 14m into the drive

Downtown Kerrville, TX, TX

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Kerrville, TX

173 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Downtown Pecos, TX, TX

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Pecos, TX

346 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Pecos, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Big Lake, TX

262 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Lake, TX after about 262 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 115 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Lake, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 262 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 505.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 262 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Fabens, TX

The final approach into Fabens, 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 Fabens, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Fabens, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Chamizal National Memorial

Chamizal National Memorial

National Memorial

Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 523.9
View on nps.gov
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 54.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$80.03 one way

$160.06 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 183 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $87.70 $175.40
premium $4.59 $94.69 $189.39
diesel $5.64 $116.39 $232.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$80

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$210–$320

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 183.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 157.2 1 $55.01 $25.15
Efficient EV 131 1 $45.84 $20.96
EV Truck/SUV 209.6 2 $73.35 $33.53

Gas CO2

183 kg

EV CO2

61 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

San Antonio, TX

Morning in San Antonio on Monday

Local time

10:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 to 10 mph 15% chance Live forecast

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued April 12 at 11:58PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:38AM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Fabens, TX

Morning in Fabens on Monday

Local time

9:29 AM

MDT

Current temp

49°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

36 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

8h 25m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Fabens, TX covers 523.9 miles and takes about 8h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, McDermott Freeway, Fabens Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 262 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 262 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 $80.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (West Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from San Antonio, TX to Fabens, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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