Grand Junction to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

878.3 miles 1413.5 km · straight line
1065.3 miles actual route 1714.4 km · driving distance
20h 24min estimated drive time
$103 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from San Antonio?

The distance from Grand Junction to San Antonio is 878.3 miles (1413.5 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SE of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1065.3 miles, taking about 20h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado 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 Junction 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 Junction to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 24min $103 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 29min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~26h 31min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m 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 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM