Origin
Yorktown, TX
Night in Yorktown on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorktown, TX to San Antonio, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
74 mi
119 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorktown, TX
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San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Yorktown to San Antonio covers 77 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Since this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach the city in under an hour and a half. You should expect to spend roughly $11 on fuel for the journey. Both locations are situated within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your transit. Because there are no mandatory stops required by the route, you have the flexibility to power through or take your time depending on your schedule. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37 miles from Yorktown, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this 77-mile stretch. With a highway share of 0%, the route relies entirely on local roads, requiring your full attention as you navigate winding segments. There is no monotony here, as the lack of highway miles means you will be actively engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the 1-hour and 28-minute trip. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of road, so prepare for a drive that demands constant adjustments. The personality of this route is defined by its local character, making it feel more like a deliberate journey through the countryside than a simple commute.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Mehnert Street is the longest continuous segment at about 33.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
670 ft
274 ft
Total Climb
442 ft
Total Descent
67 ft
Highest Point
670 ft
~68.7 mi in
Elevation Range
396 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 34.2 miles in near US 87; TX 97 / US Highway 87 East.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 34.2 miles (US 87; TX 97 / US Highway 87 East): Navigation decision point; at 69.1 miles (US 87): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
34.2 mi into trip
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~47m in
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US 87; TX 97 / US Highway 87 East
At end of road, turn left onto US 87; TX 97 / US Highway 87 East
Navigation decision point
7
69.1 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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US 87
Turn left onto US 87 toward I 10 West, US 90 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 10 West, US 90 West
8
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 37, US 281: Corpus Christi, Johnson City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 574
Toward I 37, US 281: Corpus Christi, Johnson Ci...
8
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 37 North, US 281 North: Johnson City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 37 North, US 281 North: Johnson City
8
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
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 141
Toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Mehnert Street | 33.7 mi | 46m |
| US Highway 87 East | 29.6 mi | 35m |
| Rigsby Avenue | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| William J Bordelon Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Commerce Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Roland Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Mehnert Street
— 33.7 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorktown, TX and San Antonio, TX.
1
Start on TX 72
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto TX 119
34 mi
·
46 min
·
North Mehnert Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 87; TX 97
30 mi
·
35 min
·
US Highway 87 East
4
Continue on US 87
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Rigsby Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto US 87
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Roland Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 87
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 87
Toward I 10 West, US 90 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10; US 87; US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 574
Toward I 37, US 281: Corpus Christi, Johnson City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 37 North, US 281 North: Johnson City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
William J Bordelon Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 141
Toward Commerce Street, Downtown, The Alamo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Interstate 37 South
380 ft
·
11 sec
·
Interstate 37 South
13
Turn left onto East Commerce Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Street
14
Turn left onto Military Plaza
392 ft
·
15 sec
·
Military Plaza
15
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
327 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
16
Arrive at destination
Dolorosa Street
Trip Plan
Given the 77-mile distance and the turn-heavy nature of the roads, try to plan your departure for daylight hours to ensure better visibility on the local turns. Since the drive takes less than 90 minutes, you do not need to worry about complex rest stops, though you should factor the $11 fuel cost into your overall travel budget before heading out. The lack of highway segments means you should anticipate a slower pace compared to interstate travel, so build in a little extra cushion time if you have a hard arrival deadline in San Antonio. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this route, so feel free to adjust your departure time to avoid the busiest local traffic patterns. Keep your focus on the road, as the technical, turn-heavy design requires more concentration than your typical highway cruise.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37 miles from Yorktown, TX, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.7 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 74 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
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 Yorktown, 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 Yorktown, TX
This is one driving day of about 74 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yorktown, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Mehnert Street for about 33.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37 mi from Yorktown, TX · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Yorktown, 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
$11.18 one way
$22.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.21 | $26.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.36 | $4.74 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Wednesday
Local time
11:00 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Yorktown, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Mehnert Street, US Highway 87 East, Rigsby Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37 miles from Yorktown, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.2 miles (US 87; TX 97 / US Highway 87 East): Navigation decision point; at 69.1 miles (US 87): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Yorktown, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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