Florence, Alabama to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

733.3 miles 1180.1 km · straight line
878.6 miles actual route 1413.9 km · driving distance
15h 50min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from San Antonio?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to San Antonio is 733.3 miles (1180.1 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 878.6 miles, taking about 15h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama 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 Florence, Alabama 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 Florence, Alabama to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 50min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 0min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~20h 35min $105–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM