Columbia, Missouri to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

746 miles 1200.6 km · straight line
853.3 miles actual route 1373.3 km · driving distance
15h 50min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from San Antonio?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to San Antonio is 746 miles (1200.6 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SSW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 853.3 miles, taking about 15h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 50min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 0min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~20h 35min $102–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM