Grand Canyon to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

914.8 miles 1472.2 km · straight line
1114.2 miles actual route 1793.2 km · driving distance
19h 46min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from San Antonio?

The distance from Grand Canyon to San Antonio is 914.8 miles (1472.2 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located ESE of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1114.2 miles, taking about 19h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona 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 Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 46min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 43min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~25h 42min $134–$390* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m 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 305 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM