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Trip from San Antonio, TX to Mathis, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

107.8 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown San Antonio, TX, TX

San Antonio, TX

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Downtown Mathis, TX, TX

Mathis, TX

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 107.8-mile drive from San Antonio, TX, to Mathis, TX, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route is predominantly highway, making it a focused drive through the Great Plains region, as both your origin and destination are within this landscape. You'll spend most of your time on main roads like Lucian Adams Freeway and William J Bordelon Freeway. Given its short duration and highway focus, this trip is ideal for a single day without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

53.9 miles from San Antonio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 107.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 98% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 103.5 miles on the Lucian Adams Freeway, indicating a consistent and direct path. The journey primarily consists of freeway driving, offering a smooth and efficient transit. While the data doesn't specify changes in road type, the high highway share suggests a predictable driving experience without many deviations onto slower local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lucian Adams Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 103.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lucian Adams Freeway and William J Bordelon Freeway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Tower of the Americas Way.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from San Antonio, TX to Mathis, TX is easy. At 1h 51m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Tower of the Americas Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 37; US 281 / William J Bordelon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | Tower of the Americas Way

Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
1 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 37 South, US 281 South

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
3
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 37; US 281 / William J Bordelon Freeway

Merge onto I 37; US 281 / William J Bordelon Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
106.1 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward TX 359: Skidmore, Mathis

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

Toward TX 359: Skidmore, Mathis
3
106.4 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | TX 359 / State Highway 359

Turn right onto TX 359 / State Highway 359

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lucian Adams Freeway 103.5 mi 1h 44m
William J Bordelon Freeway 1.4 mi 1m
North Front Street 0.9 mi 1m
State Highway 359 0.5 mi <1m
East Market Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Market Street 0.4 mi <1m
Tower of the Americas Way 0.2 mi <1m
Dolorosa Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Lucian Adams Freeway — 103.5 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Mathis, 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 · 40 sec · East Market Street
4

Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
6

Merge onto I 37; US 281

1.4 mi · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
7

Continue on I 37; US 281

103 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward TX 359: Skidmore, Mathis
9

Turn right onto TX 359

0.5 mi · 48 sec · State Highway 359
10

Turn slight right onto TX 359 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Front Street
11

Arrive at destination

TX 359 Bus

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 107.8-mile journey, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving San Antonio in the morning or early afternoon will ensure you arrive in Mathis with plenty of daylight. With a duration of just under two hours and minimal stops suggested, you can easily complete this drive in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 103.5 miles on Lucian Adams Freeway, as services might be less frequent on such extended highway segments. The estimated fuel cost of $16 makes this an affordable leg of any trip.

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 53.9 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.5 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 24 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.9 miles or 55m 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 30m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX

This is one driving day of about 107.8 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from San Antonio, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lucian Adams Freeway for about 103.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.9 mi from San Antonio, TX · 55m into the drive

Downtown Fashing, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fashing, TX

54 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

China Grove, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fashing, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.9 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 Lucian Adams Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.5 miles.

Arriving in Mathis, TX

The final approach into Mathis, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 11.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.29 one way

$32.58 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $17.83 $35.66
premium $4.54 $19.25 $38.49
diesel $5.61 $23.80 $47.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.3 0 $11.32 $5.17
Efficient EV 27 0 $9.43 $4.31
EV Truck/SUV 43.1 0 $15.09 $6.90

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

San Antonio, TX

Afternoon in San Antonio on Thursday

Local time

4:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mathis, TX

Afternoon in Mathis on Thursday

Local time

4:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°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

11 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

1h 51m 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 Mathis, TX covers 107.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lucian Adams Freeway, William J Bordelon Freeway, North Front 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 53.9 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 $16.29 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.
The drive from San Antonio, TX to Mathis, TX is easy. At 1h 51m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Tower of the Americas Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 37; US 281 / William J Bordelon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from San Antonio, TX to Mathis, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

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