Louisville to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

950.3 miles 1529.4 km · straight line
1108.3 miles actual route 1783.6 km · driving distance
19h 39min estimated drive time
$107 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from San Antonio?

The distance from Louisville to San Antonio is 950.3 miles (1529.4 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1108.3 miles, taking about 19h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Louisville 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 39min $107 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 35min $89–$166* Budget
Train ~25h 33min $133–$388* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM