Origin
Sulphur Springs, TX
Night in Sulphur Springs on Friday
Local time
11:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
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Trip from Sulphur Springs, TX to San Antonio, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
371.5 mi
598 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
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6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sulphur Springs, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sulphur Springs, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 371.5 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gilmer Street, South Broadway Street, Industrial Drive West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.13 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
185.7 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Sulphur Springs, TX
Full guide →Sulphur Springs was founded in 1854, though it was then known as "Bright Star", and is in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Though the springs that brought about the name have more or less vanished, it is now known as "The Dairy Capital of Texas", with a museum cultured to that very point, even if the dairy industry has waned a bit around here in the early 21st century.
Arriving in San Antonio, TX
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 27m. Total distance: 371.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 27m drive with frequent turns across 371.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gilmer 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 27m 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 Sulphur Springs, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer Street | — | — |
| South Broadway Street | — | — |
| Industrial Drive West | — | — |
| I 35E | — | — |
| I 35E South | — | — |
| I 35E North | — | — |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | — | — |
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Gilmer Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur Springs, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on Jefferson Street West
115 ft
·
4 sec
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Jefferson Street West
2
Turn left onto Gilmer Street
253 ft
·
5 sec
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Gilmer Street
3
Turn straight onto Gilmer Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Gilmer Street
4
Continue on South Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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South Broadway Street
5
Turn right onto Industrial Drive West
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Industrial Drive West
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
7
Merge slight left
78 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 35E: Denton, Waco
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
220 ft
·
5 sec
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I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
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I 35E South: Waco
12
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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South R L Thornton Freeway
13
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
14
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
15
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
16
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
58 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
18
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
19
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
20
Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
21
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
22
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
23
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
24
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
525 ft
·
17 sec
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East Elmira Street
25
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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North Main Avenue
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
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Navarro Street
27
Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Navarro Street
28
Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Main Avenue
29
Turn right onto West Travis Street
223 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Travis Street
30
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Flores Street
31
Continue on Military Plaza
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Military Plaza
32
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
328 ft
·
8 sec
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Dolorosa Street
33
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 185.7 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX, or about 2h 43m 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 82 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.7 miles or 2h 43m 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 34m
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 Sulphur Springs, 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 Sulphur Springs, TX
This is one driving day of about 371.5 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Sulphur Springs, 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 185.7 mi from Sulphur Springs, TX · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.7 miles from Sulphur Springs, 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
$56.13 one way
$112.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $61.44 | $122.89 |
| premium | $4.54 | $66.33 | $132.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $82.02 | $164.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.5 | 1 | $39.01 | $17.83 |
| Efficient EV | 92.9 | 1 | $32.51 | $14.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.6 | 1 | $52.01 | $23.78 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 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
San Antonio, TX
Night in San Antonio on Friday
Local time
11:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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 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 27m 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 Sulphur Springs, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 371.5 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gilmer Street, South Broadway Street, Industrial Drive West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.7 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.13 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 27m 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 Sulphur Springs, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sulphur Springs, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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