Los Angeles to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1201.6 miles 1933.8 km · straight line
1353.9 miles actual route 2178.9 km · driving distance
22h 58min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from San Antonio?

The distance from Los Angeles to San Antonio is 1201.6 miles (1933.8 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1353.9 miles, taking about 22h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 58min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 34min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~29h 51min $162–$474* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 401 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM