Long Beach, California to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1195.5 miles 1924 km · straight line
1361.4 miles actual route 2191 km · driving distance
23h 16min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from San Antonio?

The distance from Long Beach, California to San Antonio is 1195.5 miles (1924 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located E of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1361.4 miles, taking about 23h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 16min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 55min $109–$204* Budget
Train ~30h 15min $163–$476* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 399 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM