Denver to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

802.3 miles 1291.1 km · straight line
929.3 miles actual route 1495.6 km · driving distance
16h 34min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
151° SSE bearing direction

How far is Denver from San Antonio?

The distance from Denver to San Antonio is 802.3 miles (1291.1 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SSE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 929.3 miles, taking about 16h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 34min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 53min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~21h 32min $112–$325* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM