Anaheim to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1180.4 miles 1899.7 km · straight line
1337.6 miles actual route 2152.6 km · driving distance
22h 47min estimated drive time
$129 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Anaheim from San Antonio?

The distance from Anaheim to San Antonio is 1180.4 miles (1899.7 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located E of Anaheim. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1337.6 miles, taking about 22h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Anaheim in California 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Anaheim 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 Anaheim to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 47min $129 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 20min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~29h 37min $161–$468* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Anaheim & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Anaheim
33.84°N, 117.91°W
America/Los_Angeles
48m 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 393 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM