Columbus, Ohio to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1139.3 miles 1833.5 km · straight line
1314 miles actual route 2114.6 km · driving distance
23h 40min estimated drive time
$126 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from San Antonio?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to San Antonio is 1139.3 miles (1833.5 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1314 miles, taking about 23h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 40min $126 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 24min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~30h 46min $158–$460* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 380 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM