Franklin, Tennessee to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

810.8 miles 1304.8 km · straight line
931.7 miles actual route 1499.5 km · driving distance
16h 28min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from San Antonio?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to San Antonio is 810.8 miles (1304.8 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 931.7 miles, taking about 16h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 28min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 46min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~21h 24min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM