Trip from San Antonio, TX to Lamesa, TX

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Distance

346.2 mi

557 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

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San Antonio, TX

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Lamesa, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from San Antonio to Lamesa, prepare for a 346.2-mile journey that typically takes about 6 hours of drive time. This route is designed as a single-day trip, meaning you can easily reach your destination by evening without needing an overnight stop. You should budget approximately $52 for fuel to cover the distance across the Great Plains. Because this path relies on local roads rather than major interstates, the pace is steady but requires your full attention. It is a straightforward trek for those who prefer navigating through the heart of Texas rather than sticking to high-speed corridors.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

173.1 miles from San Antonio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands consistent engagement behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on surface streets like West Market Street, Navarro Street, and San Pedro Avenue to get you moving. With 0% highway share, you will experience the road in its most granular form. Don't look for long, uninterrupted stretches of cruising, as the longest segment on West Market Street is effectively zero miles. This drive is best suited for those who don't mind navigating local transit patterns as you transition between urban and rural settings.

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

There are about 28 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 Highway 87 North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near West Cypress Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (West Cypress Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

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

Turn left onto West Cypress Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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

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.

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.

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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from San Antonio, TX to Lamesa, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Menard along the way.

Menard

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	98.7 mi	1h 37m
US Highway 87 North	75.3 mi	1h 15m
West Broadway Street	39.2 mi	39m
North Main Street	29.3 mi	30m
Frisco Avenue	21.5 mi	23m
South US Highway 87	18.1 mi	18m
US 87	15.8 mi	16m
North US Highway 87	15.2 mi	15m

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 Lamesa, 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

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

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

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 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 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

21 mi · 23 min · Frisco Avenue

Turn left onto US 87

39 mi · 39 min · West Broadway Street

Continue on US 87; Loop 306

4.1 mi · 5 min · South Bryant Boulevard

Continue on US 87; US 277

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street

Continue on US 87; US 277; US 67 Bus

4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard

Continue on US 87

23 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87 North

Continue on US 87

16 mi · 16 min · US 87

Turn straight onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163

52 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87 North

Continue on US 87

15 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

Continue on US 87

4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway

Continue on US 87

18 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

Continue on US 87; US 180

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

Continue on US 87; US 180

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue

Turn left

160 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a 6-hour trek, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day traffic congestion on local roads. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the constant turns can be more fatiguing than highway driving. Keep your fuel gauge in mind and try to fill up before leaving the city limits, as the $52 budget estimate is a baseline for your trip. Because the route is entirely comprised of local roads, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection transitions. Having a reliable GPS is essential here, as you will be relying on city streets rather than following a single highway sign for the duration of the trip.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 173.1 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 3h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.7 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 173.1 miles or 3h in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX

This is one driving day of about 346.2 miles and 6h.

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.

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 173.1 mi from San Antonio, TX · 3h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kerrville, TX

173 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

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Live Oak, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 173.1 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 98.7 miles.

Arriving in Lamesa, TX

The final approach into Lamesa, 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 Lamesa, 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

$52.88 one way

$105.77 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$57.95	$115.91
premium	$4.59	$62.57	$125.15
diesel	$5.64	$76.91	$153.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 121.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	103.9	1	$36.35	$16.62
Efficient EV	86.6	0	$30.29	$13.85
EV Truck/SUV	138.5	1	$48.47	$22.16

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

41 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

2:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lamesa, TX

Afternoon in Lamesa on Sunday

Local time

2:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

29 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

6h on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Lamesa, TX covers 346.2 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, US Highway 87 North, West Broadway Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 173.1 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 $52.88 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

On the drive from San Antonio, TX to Lamesa, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Menard along the way.