Clifton to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

875.9 miles 1409.7 km · straight line
1063.8 miles actual route 1712.1 km · driving distance
20h 22min estimated drive time
$102 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Clifton from San Antonio?

The distance from Clifton to San Antonio is 875.9 miles (1409.7 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SE of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1063.8 miles, taking about 20h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Clifton 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 Clifton to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 22min $102 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 26min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~26h 29min $128–$372* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM