Madison, Wisconsin to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1068.9 miles 1720.3 km · straight line
1260.1 miles actual route 2028 km · driving distance
23h 10min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from San Antonio?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to San Antonio is 1068.9 miles (1720.3 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SSW of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1260.1 miles, taking about 23h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 10min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 48min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~30h 7min $151–$441* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 356 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM