Fresno, California to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1328.6 miles 2138.1 km · straight line
1570.3 miles actual route 2527.1 km · driving distance
27h 1min estimated drive time
$151 - $186 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from San Antonio?

The distance from Fresno, California to San Antonio is 1328.6 miles (2138.1 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located ESE of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1570.3 miles, taking about 27h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California 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 Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 1min $151 - $186 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 25min $126–$236* Budget
Train ~35h 7min $188–$550* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 443 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM