Charlotte to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1103.8 miles 1776.4 km · straight line
1230.3 miles actual route 1980 km · driving distance
22h 37min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from San Antonio?

The distance from Charlotte to San Antonio is 1103.8 miles (1776.4 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1230.3 miles, taking about 22h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 37min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 8min $98–$185* Budget
Train ~29h 24min $148–$431* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 368 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM