Atlanta to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

881.4 miles 1418.5 km · straight line
986.9 miles actual route 1588.3 km · driving distance
17h 56min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from San Antonio?

The distance from Atlanta to San Antonio is 881.4 miles (1418.5 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 986.9 miles, taking about 17h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 56min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 31min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~23h 19min $118–$345* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM