Charleston, South Carolina to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1120.8 miles 1803.7 km · straight line
1260 miles actual route 2027.7 km · driving distance
23h 34min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from San Antonio?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to San Antonio is 1120.8 miles (1803.7 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located W of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1260 miles, taking about 23h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 34min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 17min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~30h 38min $151–$441* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 374 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM