Greensboro to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1177.3 miles 1894.7 km · straight line
1318.4 miles actual route 2121.8 km · driving distance
24h 13min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Greensboro from San Antonio?

The distance from Greensboro to San Antonio is 1177.3 miles (1894.7 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Greensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1318.4 miles, taking about 24h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Greensboro in North Carolina 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 Greensboro 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 Greensboro to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 13min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 4min $105–$198* Budget
Train ~31h 29min $158–$461* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greensboro & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Greensboro
36.07°N, 79.79°W
America/New_York
270m 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 392 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM