Lexington, Kentucky to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

998.4 miles 1606.8 km · straight line
1147.5 miles actual route 1846.7 km · driving distance
20h 24min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from San Antonio?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to San Antonio is 998.4 miles (1606.8 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1147.5 miles, taking about 20h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 24min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 29min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~26h 31min $138–$402* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m 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 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM