Trip from San Antonio, TX to Farwell, TX

Drive Time

8h 19m

Distance

475.3 mi

765 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$73

one way

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Farwell, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

Spanning 475.3 miles across the Texas Great Plains, this journey from San Antonio to Farwell takes approximately 8 hours and 19 minutes of driving time. Because of the technical, turn-heavy nature of the local roads used for this route, we highly recommend splitting this trip into two days to keep your focus sharp. You should budget roughly $71 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating via West Market Street, Navarro Street, and San Pedro Avenue, you will experience a departure from the city center that transitions into a more rural, localized driving experience. Given the significant time behind the wheel and the lack of high-speed highway segments, planning for an overnight stop is the most practical way to enjoy the trip without exhaustion.

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

237.6 miles from San Antonio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a very different experience than a standard interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. The drive is defined by a turn-heavy, local road profile that demands your full attention as you move through the Great Plains region. Because you are avoiding major interstates, you will find a consistent, winding pace rather than the monotonous rhythm of long, straight highway stretches. The road requires frequent navigation adjustments, making the 475.3-mile distance feel more engaging and physically taxing than a typical freeway slog. Be prepared for a steady, hands-on driving experience that keeps you connected to the local landscape throughout the entire duration.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 121.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Navarro Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 475.3 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 0.2 miles (Navarro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 10; US 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

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

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

Turn left onto Navarro Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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 / none lanes.

114.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | US 83

Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

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

Exit 456 Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

202.8 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue

Turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

202.8 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | TX 158 / North Broadway Street

Turn left onto TX 158 / North Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between San Antonio, TX and Farwell, TX, road signs point toward Menard and Lubbock.

Menard

114.7 mi in | ~1h 58m | via US 83

Lubbock

268.3 mi in | ~4h 44m | via US 84

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 84	121.5 mi	2h 2m
I 10	98.7 mi	1h 37m
Frisco Avenue	41.9 mi	44m
Highway 84	31.4 mi	31m
State Highway 153	29.5 mi	33m
North Main Street	29.3 mi	30m
US Highway 84	24.5 mi	24m
Roberts Avenue	16.5 mi	18m

Longest stretch: US 84 — 121.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Dolorosa Street

143 ft · 4 sec · Dolorosa Street

Continue on West Market Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Market Street

Turn left onto Navarro Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Navarro Street

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue

85 ft · 1 sec · San Pedro Avenue

Continue on San Pedro Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · San Pedro Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto West Cypress Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · West Cypress Street

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Fredericksburg Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Interstate 10 West

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward I 10 West, US 87 North

Merge onto I 10; US 87

13 mi · 14 min · McDermott Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

99 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 10; US 87

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto US 83

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 83

Exit 456 Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

Turn right onto US 83; US 377

29 mi · 30 min · North Main Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 83

42 mi · 44 min · Frisco Avenue

Continue on US 83

17 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

Turn right onto US 67; US 83

387 ft · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto TX 158

6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto FM 2111

12 mi · 13 min · FM 2111

Turn left onto TX 153

29 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153

19 ft · 0 sec · State Highway 153

Turn right onto TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70

Continue on TX 70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street

Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

Take the ramp

340 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 20 West: Midland

Merge onto I 20; US 84

6.0 mi · 5 min · I 20; US 84

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

4.0 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left onto US 84

6.0 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

Continue on US 84

11 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 84

25 mi · 24 min · US Highway 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 84

8.0 mi · 7 min · US 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 84

39 mi · 40 min · US 84

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto FM 292

0.4 mi · 42 sec · 9th Street

Turn right onto Avenue E

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Avenue E

Arrive at destination

Avenue E

Trip Plan

To manage the 8-hour and 19-minute drive effectively, try to depart early in the morning to beat local traffic congestion near your starting point. Since the route relies entirely on local roads, factor in at least two planned stops to stretch and reset, as the constant turning can be more draining than standard highway driving. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge; with a $71 estimate, it is wise to top off your tank when you see a convenient station rather than pushing your range. Splitting the journey into two days will allow you to maintain a manageable pace through the turn-heavy segments. Most importantly, stay alert for changing speed limits and local traffic patterns, which fluctuate more frequently on these roads than they would on a major interstate.

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 237.6 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 4h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.5 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 105 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 237.6 miles or 4h 11m 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 237.6 miles or 4h 11m

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 17m

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

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

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 238 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Farwell, TX

Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 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 US 84 for about 121.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 237.6 mi from San Antonio, TX · 4h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Sweetwater, TX

238 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 Sweetwater, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Sweetwater, TX

238 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 238 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 237.6 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 US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 238 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Farwell, TX

The final approach into Farwell, 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 Farwell, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Farwell, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$72.60 one way

$145.21 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 166 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$79.57	$159.13
premium	$4.59	$85.91	$171.82
diesel	$5.64	$105.60	$211.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$73

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$203–$313

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 166.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	142.6	1	$49.91	$22.81
Efficient EV	118.8	1	$41.59	$19.01
EV Truck/SUV	190.1	2	$66.54	$30.42

Gas CO2

166 kg

EV CO2

56 kg (66% 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 days ago

Origin

San Antonio, TX

Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday

Local time

2:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Farwell, TX

Afternoon in Farwell on Sunday

Local time

2:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

55°F

Sweetwater, TX

238 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.

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

37 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 19m 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 Farwell, TX covers 475.3 miles and takes about 8h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 84, I 10, Frisco Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

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 238 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 237.6 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 $72.60 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.