Kansas City to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

704.7 miles 1134.1 km · straight line
813.6 miles actual route 1309.3 km · driving distance
14h 7min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from San Antonio?

The distance from Kansas City to San Antonio is 704.7 miles (1134.1 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 813.6 miles, taking about 14h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 7min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 56min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~18h 21min $98–$285* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM