Origin
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Thursday
Local time
1:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to New Waverly, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
239.9 mi
386 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
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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New Waverly, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from San Antonio to New Waverly, expect a journey covering 239.9 miles. You should budget approximately 4 hours and 17 minutes of drive time, making this a very manageable one-day trip. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, you won't experience a major shift in geography, but the route remains a significant cross-regional transit. With an estimated fuel cost of $36, it is an affordable excursion for those who prefer local roads over major interstates. Because the drive is under five hours, most travelers find they can comfortably complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay.
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
120 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 239.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a straightforward interstate cruise, this route relies on city-level thoroughfares like West Market Street, East Market Street, and East Commerce Street to navigate your way out and through the area. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local traffic patterns rather than maintaining high-speed cruise control. This road personality is defined by frequent turns and constant adjustments, so expect a more hands-on driving experience than a typical highway trek. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find the pace of the drive stays consistent and focused on local navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 139.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Grand Parkway North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 239.9 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East, US 90 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East
8
168.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 743B
Toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Par...
7
168.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway
7
239.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 17m in
|
TX 150; FM 1375 / Gibbs Street
Turn right onto TX 150; FM 1375 / Gibbs Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between San Antonio, TX and New Waverly, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Waco.
Austin
28.8 mi in
|
~33m
|
via I 10; TX 130
Waco
28.8 mi in
|
~33m
|
via I 10; TX 130
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 139.6 mi | 2h 20m |
| West Grand Parkway North | 37.8 mi | 41m |
| I 45 | 30 mi | 34m |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| East Commerce Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| FM 1375 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 139.6 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and New Waverly, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Street
6
Keep slight left at fork onto East Commerce Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Commerce Street
7
Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Houston Street
8
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Interstate 10 East
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 10; US 90
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 10; US 90
22 mi
·
23 min
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 10; TX 130
140 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
·
I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 743B
Toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward TX 99 Toll North
16
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
38 mi
·
41 min
·
West Grand Parkway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
3 min
Toward I 45 North: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 45
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward TX 150, FM 1374, FM 1375: New Waverly
20
Enter roundabout onto FM 1375
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
FM 1375 West
21
Continue on FM 1375
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
FM 1375 West
22
At end of road, turn left onto TX 75; FM 1375
524 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 75 South
23
Turn right onto TX 150; FM 1375
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
Gibbs Street
Use the right lane.
24
Arrive at destination
TX 150; FM 1375
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 239.9-mile transit, try to head out during off-peak hours to avoid the congestion that often builds on local street networks. Since the route requires one planned stop, use that time to stretch your legs and reset, as the frequent turns can be more mentally taxing than a straight highway shot. Keep your fuel budget of $36 in mind when mapping out your refueling points, as local roads may offer different pricing than major interstate travel centers. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the transition between Market and Commerce streets before you leave, as these turns are central to your navigation. Maintaining a flexible schedule is your biggest advantage here, allowing you to handle the turns at your own pace.
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 120 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.6 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 53 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Waverly, 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 239.9 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 139.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120 mi from San Antonio, TX · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120 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 139.6 miles.
Arriving in New Waverly, TX
The final approach into New Waverly, 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 New Waverly, TX.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.25 one way
$72.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $39.68 | $79.36 |
| premium | $4.54 | $42.83 | $85.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.97 | $105.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72 | 0 | $25.19 | $11.52 |
| Efficient EV | 60 | 0 | $20.99 | $9.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96 | 1 | $33.59 | $15.35 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
New Waverly, TX
Afternoon in New Waverly on Thursday
Local time
1:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
4 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
4h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 New Waverly, TX covers 239.9 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, West Grand Parkway North, I 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120 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 $36.25 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 239.9 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between San Antonio, TX and New Waverly, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Waco.
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