This 296.4-mile drive from San Antonio, TX to Redland, TX is manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 34 minutes to complete. Predominantly a highway-focused experience, you'll spend about 82% of your time on major roads like TX 21 and Pickle Parkway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $45. Traveling within the Great Plains region of Texas, this route offers a straightforward path for your travels. It's designed for efficiency, making it a solid option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points.
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
148.2 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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San Antonio is the second largest city in the state of Texas and the 7th largest in the United States. It's the 24th largest metropolitan area in the country. Visited by more than 31 million annual visitors, San Antonio is a beautiful city at the axis of three different geological terrains: Hill Country, South Texas Plains and Prairie and Lakes. There's a lot to do in this city: fine art museums, historical missions and plenty of amusement parks in addition to great dining and lots of drinking. The culture and people are vibrant and interesting. San Antonio's downtown is one of the most lively in the nation.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 34m. Total distance: 296.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is mostly highway, with 82% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll encounter stretches like TX 21, which includes a significant 84.7-mile segment without interruption. This highway-focused profile suggests a consistent pace for much of the journey. While specific changes aren't detailed, the prevalence of State Highway 21 East and Pickle Parkway indicates a route that prioritizes directness over winding backroads, offering a clear and predictable driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 84.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 21 and State Highway 21 East. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 296.4 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 4.6 miles (Interstate 10 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip|~7m in|Interstate 10 East
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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
39.7 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
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 614
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
8
74.7 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws Road
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 463
Toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws Road
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 Redland, 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
TX 21
84.7 mi
1h 38m
State Highway 21 East
65.2 mi
1h 11m
Pickle Parkway
34 mi
30m
TX 7
33 mi
36m
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi
23m
Camino Real
17.6 mi
20m
TX 103
11.9 mi
12m
I 10
10.9 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
TX 21
— 84.7 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Redland, 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 EastUse 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
11 mi·10 min·I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, WacoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 614Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, WacoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on TX 130 Toll
34 mi·30 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 463Toward TX 21: Old Lockhart Road, Laws RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto US 183
0.6 mi·38 sec·US 183
17
Turn slight right
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward TX 21Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto TX 21
18 mi·20 min·Camino Real
19
Take the ramp onto TX 21
5.5 mi·6 min·TX 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
21
Turn straight onto College Street
0.9 mi·1 min·College Street
22
Turn left onto TX 21; TX 95
0.4 mi·35 sec·State Highway 95
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto TX 21; Loop 150
0.8 mi·1 min·Chestnut Street
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on TX 21
65 mi·1 hr 11 min·State Highway 21 East
25
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 21
79 mi·1 hr 31 min·TX 21
26
At end of road, turn right onto TX 7; TX 21
33 mi·36 min·TX 7; TX 21
27
Continue on TX 103
12 mi·12 min·TX 103
28
Turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi·55 sec·John Redditt Drive
29
Take the exit onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.3 mi·34 sec·TX 103; Loop 287
30
Continue on Loop 287
0.4 mi·46 sec·Loop 287 Frontage Road
31
Take the ramp onto Loop 287
0.1 mi·17 sec·Loop 287
32
Merge onto US 69; Loop 287
1.8 mi·2 min·Ellen Trout Drive
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward US 59 North, US 59 Business, FM 2021: Lufkin, Nacogdoches
34
Continue on this road
510 ft·23 sec·this road
Toward US 59 North, US 59 Business, FM 2021: Lufkin, Nacogdoches
35
Turn left onto US 59 Bus
0.3 mi·25 sec·North Timberland Drive
36
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
37
Merge onto US 59
1.4 mi·1 min·US 59
38
Turn left onto Winston 8 Ranch Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Winston 8 Ranch Road
39
Turn right
118 ft·5 sec
40
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under six hours, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider an early start to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially leaving San Antonio. You'll have one significant stretch of 84.7 miles on TX 21, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that segment. The estimated fuel cost is about $45, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before heading out to cover the distance efficiently.
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 148.2 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.7 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 65 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.2 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redland, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 296.4 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 TX 21 for about 84.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.2 mi from San Antonio, TX
· 2h 42m into the drive
The midpoint is around 148.2 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 TX 21 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.7 miles.
Arriving in Redland, TX
The final approach into Redland, 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 Redland, 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
$44.79 one way
$89.57 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$49.02
$98.05
premium
$4.54
$52.92
$105.84
diesel
$5.61
$65.44
$130.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.9
1
$31.12
$14.23
Efficient EV
74.1
0
$25.93
$11.86
EV Truck/SUV
118.6
1
$41.50
$18.97
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
San Antonio, TX
Evening
in San Antonio on Friday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Redland, TX
Evening
in Redland on Friday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Taylor, TX
148 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.
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
9 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
5h 34m 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 Redland, TX covers 296.4 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 21, State Highway 21 East, Pickle Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.2 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 $44.79 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 24 significant decision points across 296.4 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 4.6 miles (Interstate 10 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between San Antonio, TX and Redland, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Waco.
