Origin
Shady Shores, TX
Afternoon in Shady Shores on Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shady Shores, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
329.2 mi
530 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
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6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 16m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 35m
8 PM
5h 1m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Shady Shores, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 329.2 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jones Street, Lakeshore Road, South Shady Shores Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
164.6 miles from Shady Shores, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 8m drive with frequent turns across 329.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jones Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shady Shores, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jones Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeshore Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Shady Shores Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Swisher Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Stemmons Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Stemmons Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jones Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Shores, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on East 5th Street
177 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto Jones Street
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Jones Street
3
Turn left onto Lakeshore Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeshore Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeshore Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Lakeshore Road
5
Continue on South Shady Shores Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Shady Shores Road
6
Turn right onto West Swisher Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Swisher Road
7
Turn sharp left onto South Stemmons Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 35E South, US 77 South
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 35E South, US 77 South
9
Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
11
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
12
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
13
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
14
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
15
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
58 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
17
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
18
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
19
Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
20
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
21
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
23
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
525 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elmira Street
24
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Avenue
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Navarro Street
26
Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Navarro Street
27
Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Main Avenue
28
Turn right onto West Travis Street
223 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Travis Street
29
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Flores Street
30
Continue on Military Plaza
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Military Plaza
31
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
328 ft
·
8 sec
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Dolorosa Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 164.6 miles from Shady Shores, TX, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.6 miles or 2h 34m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Antonio, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shady Shores, 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 Shady Shores, TX
This is one driving day of about 329.2 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shady Shores, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.6 mi from Shady Shores, TX · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 164.6 miles from Shady Shores, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Antonio, TX
The final approach into San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, 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
$50.29 one way
$100.57 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $55.11 | $110.22 |
| premium | $4.59 | $59.50 | $119.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.14 | $146.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.8 | 1 | $34.57 | $15.80 |
| Efficient EV | 82.3 | 0 | $28.80 | $13.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.7 | 1 | $46.09 | $21.07 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Destination
San Antonio, TX
Afternoon in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
2 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 8m 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 Shady Shores, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 329.2 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jones Street, Lakeshore Road, South Shady Shores Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.6 miles from Shady Shores, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.29 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 straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shady Shores, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shady Shores, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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