Albuquerque to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

616.1 miles 991.5 km · straight line
706.7 miles actual route 1137.3 km · driving distance
12h 37min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from San Antonio?

The distance from Albuquerque to San Antonio is 616.1 miles (991.5 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 706.7 miles, taking about 12h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and San Antonio in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and San Antonio. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 37min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 8min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~16h 24min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM