Origin
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Hearne, TX
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
180.7 mi
291 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
San Antonio, TX
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Hearne, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Hearne, TX covers 180.7 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Market Street, East Market Street, East Commerce Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
90.4 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 16m drive with frequent turns across 180.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Market Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Hearne, TX is easy. At 3h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Antonio, TX to Hearne, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Houston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Hearne, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
144 ft
·
5 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
·
46 sec
·
East Market Street
4
Turn left
364 ft
·
13 sec
5
Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Street
6
Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Commerce Street
7
Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Houston Street
8
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Interstate 10 East
9
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 10 East, US 90 East
10
Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
11
Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
12
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
11 mi
·
10 min
·
I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
13
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
14
Continue on Pickle Parkway
73 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Pickle Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard
16
Continue on US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard
17
Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Frontage Road
18
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Palm Valley Boulevard
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Palm Valley Boulevard
20
Continue on West 2nd Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West 2nd Street
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North: Rockdale
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 79 North: Rockdale
22
Continue on Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
23
Keep slight right
53 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
24
Take the exit straight
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Market Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Market Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 90.4 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
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 90.4 miles or 1h 38m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hearne, 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 180.7 miles and 3h 16m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.4 mi from San Antonio, TX · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 90.4 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hearne, TX
The final approach into Hearne, 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 Hearne, 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
$27.60 one way
$55.21 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.25 | $60.50 |
| premium | $4.59 | $32.66 | $65.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.15 | $80.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.97 | $8.67 |
| Efficient EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.81 | $7.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.30 | $11.56 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Hearne, TX
Afternoon in Hearne on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 16m 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 Hearne, TX covers 180.7 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Market Street, East Market Street, East Commerce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.4 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 $27.60 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Hearne, TX is easy. At 3h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Antonio, TX to Hearne, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Antonio, TX to Hearne, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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