Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1143.8 miles 1840.8 km · straight line
1355.7 miles actual route 2181.8 km · driving distance
24h 39min estimated drive time
$130 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from San Antonio?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio is 1143.8 miles (1840.8 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WNW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1355.7 miles, taking about 24h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 39min $130 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 35min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~32h 3min $163–$474* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m 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 381 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM