Origin
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Hereford, TX
Drive Time
8h 42m
Distance
485.7 mi
782 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
Photo: 彐 李
Trip Overview
Embarking on the 485.7-mile journey from San Antonio to Hereford takes you deep into the heart of the Texas Great Plains. Expect to spend approximately 8 hours and 42 minutes behind the wheel, navigating a route that relies heavily on local roads like San Pedro Avenue, Navarro Street, and West Market Street rather than major interstates. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should budget about $72 for fuel to cover the distance. While the drive is technically possible in one long day, splitting the trip over two days is highly recommended to manage the fatigue associated with navigating local roads. This route is best suited for travelers who prefer a slower, more deliberate pace through the heart of the state.
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
242.9 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a drive that demands your full attention, as this route features a 0% highway share and relies entirely on local streets. Unlike a monotonous interstate cruise, this path is defined by a turn-heavy personality that keeps you navigating through town centers and local corridors. You will find that the road remains technical for the duration of the 8-hour and 42-minute trek, offering little in the way of high-speed, straight-line driving. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you should anticipate a consistent need to monitor your navigation and surroundings. It is a unique way to experience the transition through the Texas Great Plains, keeping you engaged with the local geography every mile of the way.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 49 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 98.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 84. 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 32 significant decision points across 485.7 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 32 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Navarro Street
Turn left onto Navarro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
16.1 mi into trip
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~20m in
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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.
6
114.7 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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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
6
202.8 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
202.8 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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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 Hereford, TX, road signs point toward Menard and Lubbock.
Menard
114.7 mi in
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~1h 58m
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via US 83
Lubbock
268.3 mi in
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~4h 44m
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via US 84
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 98.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| US 84 | 74.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 385 | 42.2 mi | 53m |
| Frisco Avenue | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| Highway 84 | 31.4 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 153 | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 29.4 mi | 30m |
| North Eastside Avenue | 21.4 mi | 21m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 98.7 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Hereford, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft
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4 sec
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Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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West Market Street
3
Turn left onto Navarro Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Navarro Street
Use the none lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto San Pedro Avenue
85 ft
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1 sec
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San Pedro Avenue
5
Continue on San Pedro Avenue
0.5 mi
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1 min
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San Pedro Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Turn left onto West Cypress Street
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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West Cypress Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto East Fredericksburg Road
1.2 mi
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2 min
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East Fredericksburg Road
Use the none lane.
8
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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Interstate 10 West
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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13 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North
10
Merge onto I 10; US 87
13 mi
·
14 min
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McDermott Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi
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44 sec
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US 83
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
13
Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi
·
30 min
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North Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Frisco Avenue
15
Continue on US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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Roberts Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
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18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
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FM 2111
19
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
20
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
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State Highway 153
21
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
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State Highway 70
22
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Lamar Street
23
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
24
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
25
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
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I 20; US 84
26
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
28
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
29
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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North Avenue F
30
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Ralls Road
31
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East 15th Street
32
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
Use the none lane.
33
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
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Highway 84
Use the none lane.
34
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
35
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
36
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
37
Continue on US 84
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
Use the left / none lanes.
38
Turn left onto US 84
6.0 mi
·
7 min
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Clovis Road
39
Continue on US 84
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 84
Use the none lane.
40
Continue on US 84
16 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 84
Use the none lane.
41
Turn right onto Loop 430
320 ft
·
8 sec
·
Delano Avenue
Use the none lane.
42
At end of road, turn left onto Loop 430
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Delano Avenue
Use the none lane.
43
Turn right onto US 385
21 mi
·
21 min
·
North Eastside Avenue
44
Continue on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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North Main Street
45
Turn straight onto US 385
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US 385
46
Turn left onto US 385
21 mi
·
31 min
·
US 385
47
Turn right onto US 60
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
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West 1st Street
48
Turn left
242 ft
·
17 sec
49
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To tackle this 485.7-mile route effectively, plan your departure early in the morning to account for the frequent turns and local traffic patterns. Since the drive includes two planned stops, use these intervals to stretch and refuel, keeping your $72 fuel budget in mind throughout the journey. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, relying on a reliable GPS system is essential to avoid missing key transitions on streets like Navarro or San Pedro. Splitting the trip into two days is the smartest way to ensure you arrive in Hereford feeling refreshed rather than worn out by the constant navigation. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to keep a physical map handy as a backup, as local street signage can become less frequent once you move away from the San Antonio metropolitan area.
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 242.9 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.7 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 107 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 242.9 miles or 4h 17m 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 242.9 miles or 4h 17m
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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hereford, 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 243 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hereford, TX
Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 107 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 98.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 242.9 mi from San Antonio, TX · 4h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
243 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, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
243 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 243 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 242.9 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 I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 243 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Hereford, TX
The final approach into Hereford, 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 Hereford, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hereford, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.19 one way
$148.39 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
170 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $81.31 | $162.61 |
| premium | $4.59 | $87.79 | $175.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $107.91 | $215.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 169.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 145.7 | 1 | $51.00 | $23.31 |
| Efficient EV | 121.4 | 1 | $42.50 | $19.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 194.3 | 2 | $68.00 | $31.08 |
Gas CO2
170 kg
EV CO2
57 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.
Destination
Hereford, TX
Afternoon in Hereford on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
243 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
38 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 42m 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 Hereford, TX covers 485.7 miles and takes about 8h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 84, US 385. 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 243 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 242.9 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 $74.19 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 485.7 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 0.2 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.
Between San Antonio, TX and Hereford, TX, road signs point toward Menard and Lubbock.
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