Origin
San Antonio, TX
Evening in San Antonio on Thursday
Local time
7:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Kingsland, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
96.5 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
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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Kingsland, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Kingsland, TX covers 96.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 281, McAllister Freeway, West Ranch Road 962 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.7 miles on US 281. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.58 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.
Midpoint
48.3 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 96.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 96.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 281 and McAllister Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.7 miles on US 281.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 281 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 281 and McAllister Freeway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (US 281 / McAllister Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~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
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 281 / McAllister Freeway
Continue onto US 281 / McAllister Freeway toward US 281 North: International Airport, Johnson City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 281 North: International Airport, Joh...
6
17 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 281 HOV Lane
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281 HOV Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
85.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
TX 71 / West State Highway 71
At end of road, turn left onto TX 71 / West State Highway 71
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 281 | 54.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| McAllister Freeway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| West Ranch Road 962 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| Ranch to Market Road 2900 | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| West State Highway 71 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| US 281 HOV Lane | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| RM 2233 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| William J Bordelon Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 281
— 54.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Kingsland, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
8
Continue on US 281
15 mi
·
17 min
·
McAllister Freeway
Toward US 281 North: International Airport, Johnson City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 281 HOV Lane
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto US 281
55 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US 281
11
Turn left onto RM 962
10 mi
·
13 min
·
West Ranch Road 962
12
At end of road, turn left onto TX 71
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
West State Highway 71
13
Turn right onto RM 2233
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
RM 2233
14
Turn left onto RM 2900
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Ranch to Market Road 2900
15
At end of road, turn right onto RM 1431
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
RM 1431
16
Turn right onto CR 320
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
Euel Moore Drive
17
Arrive at destination
CR 320
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.3 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.7 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsland, 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.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 96.5 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from San Antonio, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 281 for about 54.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from San Antonio, TX · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingsland, TX
The final approach into Kingsland, 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 Kingsland, 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
$14.58 one way
$29.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.31 | $42.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Kingsland, TX
Evening in Kingsland on Thursday
Local time
7:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
12 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
2h 2m 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 Kingsland, TX covers 96.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 281, McAllister Freeway, West Ranch Road 962. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 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 $14.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (US 281 / McAllister Freeway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from San Antonio, TX to Kingsland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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