Athens, Georgia to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

941.2 miles 1514.7 km · straight line
1052.1 miles actual route 1693.2 km · driving distance
19h 24min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from San Antonio?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to San Antonio is 941.2 miles (1514.7 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052.1 miles, taking about 19h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 24min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 17min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~25h 13min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m 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 314 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM