Asheville to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1020.4 miles 1642.1 km · straight line
1194.2 miles actual route 1921.8 km · driving distance
22h 5min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Asheville from San Antonio?

The distance from Asheville to San Antonio is 1020.4 miles (1642.1 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Asheville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1194.2 miles, taking about 22h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Asheville in North Carolina 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Asheville 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 Asheville to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 5min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 30min $96–$179* Budget
Train ~28h 43min $143–$418* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Asheville & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Asheville
35.60°N, 82.55°W
America/New_York
649m 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 340 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM