Origin
San Antonio, TX
Late night in San Antonio on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to Wildwood, TX
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
298.8 mi
481 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 26m
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6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m
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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Wildwood, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from San Antonio to Wildwood covers 298.8 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 39 minutes of driving time. Because this journey stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $44 on fuel for the one-way trek. Since there are no scheduled stops required for this 298.8-mile distance, you have the flexibility to manage your own pace. It is a straightforward route, but being prepared for nearly six hours behind the wheel is essential for a smooth experience.
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
149.4 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 298.8-mile duration. The path shifts away from high-speed corridors, favoring a more technical driving experience that requires constant adjustments. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so stay alert as you maneuver through the turns. This personality makes the drive feel more hands-on and localized compared to standard cross-country highway travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 151.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and TX 326. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 298.8 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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Interstate 10 East
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
4.7 mi into trip
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~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
6
179.9 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
7
200.3 mi into trip
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~3h 33m in
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US 90 / Crosby Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Crosby Freeway toward US 90 East: Liberty
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 90 East: Liberty
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 Wildwood, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Waco.
Austin
28.8 mi in
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~33m
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via I 10; TX 130
Waco
28.8 mi in
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~33m
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via I 10; TX 130
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 151.1 mi | 2h 34m |
| TX 326 | 24.4 mi | 36m |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| US Highway 90 | 21 mi | 24m |
| Crosby Freeway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| United States Highway 90 West | 16 mi | 18m |
| US 69 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Katy Freeway | 10.9 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 151.1 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and Wildwood, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
143 ft
·
4 sec
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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
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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
151 mi
·
2 hr 34 min
·
I 10; TX 130
Toward I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 10 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Katy Tollway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 10; US 90
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
17
Continue on I 10; US 90
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Crosby Freeway
Toward US 90 East: Liberty
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto US 90
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosby Freeway
Toward US 90 East
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 90
21
Continue on US 90
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Crosby Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 90
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosby Freeway
23
Continue on US 90
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Beaumont Highway
24
Continue on US 90
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 90
25
Continue on US 90
16 mi
·
18 min
·
United States Highway 90 West
26
Continue on US 90
19 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 90
27
Turn left onto TX 326
24 mi
·
36 min
·
TX 326
Use the left lane.
28
At end of road, turn sharp left onto US 69; US 287
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 69; US 287
29
Turn left onto FM 3063
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 3063
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
31
Turn right onto Wildwood Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wildwood Drive
32
Arrive at destination
Wildwood Drive
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour and 39-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid midday traffic congestion on local roads. Since the route is entirely local, you should plan your own breaks strategically to keep your energy up throughout the trip. Keep your fuel budget of $44 in mind, but ensure you have a little extra set aside for unexpected detours or idling in local traffic. Because this is a turn-heavy drive, check your tire pressure before you leave San Antonio to ensure optimal handling on the local roads. Embracing the flexibility of a one-day trip allows you to adjust your speed and comfort level as needed along the way.
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 149.4 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.1 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.4 miles or 2h 36m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wildwood, 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 298.8 miles and 5h 39m.
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 151.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.4 mi from San Antonio, TX · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 149.4 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 151.1 miles.
Arriving in Wildwood, TX
The final approach into Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, 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
$45.15 one way
$90.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $49.42 | $98.84 |
| premium | $4.54 | $53.35 | $106.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.97 | $131.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Katy Tollway
(3.2 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.37 | $14.34 |
| Efficient EV | 74.7 | 0 | $26.15 | $11.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.5 | 1 | $41.83 | $19.12 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Wildwood, TX
Late night in Wildwood on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 39m 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 Wildwood, TX covers 298.8 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, TX 326, 90th Infantry Division Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.4 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 $45.15 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 17 significant decision points across 298.8 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 Wildwood, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Waco.
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