Davenport to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

946.2 miles 1522.8 km · straight line
1171.9 miles actual route 1886 km · driving distance
20h 43min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Davenport from San Antonio?

The distance from Davenport to San Antonio is 946.2 miles (1522.8 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SSW of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1171.9 miles, taking about 20h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa 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 Davenport 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 Davenport to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 43min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 52min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~26h 56min $141–$410* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 315 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM