Cedar Rapids to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

949.8 miles 1528.5 km · straight line
1126.5 miles actual route 1813 km · driving distance
20h 0min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
206° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from San Antonio?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to San Antonio is 949.8 miles (1528.5 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1126.5 miles, taking about 20h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 0min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 0min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~26h 0min $135–$394* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM