I have driven before taking 190-east to I-35 S, but I always seem to get stuck in a time warp; it takes me at least 3 hrs. Also, I-35 seems to have it in for me. Can anyone who is familiar with the drive offer an alternative route that might be quicker?
2007-10-12 00:07:02 · 0 answers · asked by savethepigs 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Antonio
Traditionally the fastest route has always been 190 to I-35 though many drove down through Florence on 195 and meet I-35 there. Construction and traffic seems to make that route congested and slow unless you drive at 3 am both ways.
The Madfis gave you one suggestion which may work for some of the construction around Austin, but would still get you into the Georgetown/Round Rock traffic. And it involves tolls, and I have an aversion to paying for roads in the US, when we already pay for them in tax and licensing fees.
The 190/ I-35 route is 156 miles and takes 2 h 35 min in optimal conditions.
If you go west on 190 and south on 281 not only is the drive nicer due to the better scenery, the traffic is usually better and you will find some great places to see in Texas. You will pass the Hill Country wineries, Inks Lake, Canyon Lake, and many more wonderful Hill country venues.
190/281 route is 146 miles and will take 2 h 44 minutes optimally.
I was stationed at Fort Hood for 5 years and had family in San Antonio, and then transferred to Fort Sam but still visited friends in Killeen so I have made this trip several times and I always prefer the 281 route.
I also use 281 to go to Fort Worth instead of fighting my way through Austin to go up I-35 it saves time and a lot of tension due to traffic.
Safe driving!
2007-10-12 17:22:54 · answer #1 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Quickest route from Killeen, TX to San Antonio (driving)?
I have driven before taking 190-east to I-35 S, but I always seem to get stuck in a time warp; it takes me at least 3 hrs. Also, I-35 seems to have it in for me. Can anyone who is familiar with the drive offer an alternative route that might be quicker?
2015-08-18 09:18:09 · answer #2 · answered by Micheal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Killeen To San Antonio
2016-09-29 11:03:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Texas 130 tollway is now open from I-35 north of Georgetown all the way down to East 71 (just east of the Austin airport), if you are looking to bypass i-35 through Austin. Then you would have to head west on 71 back to I-35 and then head south from there.
http://www.txtag.org/centex.php
Alternately, you could take 190 west to 281, and take 281 all the way south into SA. It would probably be a good option if they are still doing construction on I-35 between Austin and San Antonio, but if they're not, it would probably be the slower (although more scenic) route.
2007-10-12 02:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extremely curious about the answer to this
2016-07-30 05:09:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋