Origin
Texarkana, TX
Morning in Texarkana on Monday
Local time
10:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texarkana, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
6h 52m
Distance
472.3 mi
760 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 41m
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6 AM
6h 53m
8 AM
7h 16m
10 AM
7h 1m
12 PM
6h 59m
3 PM
7h 2m
5 PM
7h 15m
8 PM
6h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texarkana, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Texarkana, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 472.3 miles and takes about 6h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Summerhill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.15 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
236.1 miles from Texarkana, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 52m drive with frequent turns across 472.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 52m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Texarkana, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Summerhill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Boston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sowell Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jarvis Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on West 7th Street
299 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 7th Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
384 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Summerhill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Summerhill Road
5
Turn left onto New Boston Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
New Boston Road
6
Turn right onto Sowell Lane
472 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sowell Lane
7
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Jarvis Parkway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jarvis Parkway
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Dallas
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 30 West: Dallas
10
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
11
Merge slight left
173 mi
·
2 hr 58 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35E: Denton, Waco
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
14
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
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 35E South: Waco
16
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
17
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
18
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
19
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
20
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
58 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
22
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
23
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
24
Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
25
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
26
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
28
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
525 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elmira Street
29
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Avenue
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Navarro Street
31
Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Navarro Street
32
Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Main Avenue
33
Turn right onto West Travis Street
223 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Travis Street
34
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Flores Street
35
Continue on Military Plaza
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Military Plaza
36
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 236.1 miles from Texarkana, TX, or about 3h 26m 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 104 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 236.1 miles or 3h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h
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 Texarkana, 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 Texarkana, TX
This is one driving day of about 472.3 miles and 6h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from Texarkana, 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 236.1 mi from Texarkana, TX · 3h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
236 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 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 236.1 miles from Texarkana, 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
$72.15 one way
$144.29 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
165 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $79.06 | $158.13 |
| premium | $4.59 | $85.37 | $170.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $104.93 | $209.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 165.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 141.7 | 1 | $49.59 | $22.67 |
| Efficient EV | 118.1 | 1 | $41.33 | $18.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 188.9 | 2 | $66.12 | $30.23 |
Gas CO2
165 kg
EV CO2
55 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
Morning in San Antonio on Monday
Local time
10:29 AM
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
16 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
6h 52m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Texarkana, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 472.3 miles and takes about 6h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Summerhill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 236.1 miles from Texarkana, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 52m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Texarkana, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Texarkana, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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