Miami to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1147.5 miles 1846.8 km · straight line
1381.1 miles actual route 2222.7 km · driving distance
25h 4min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Miami from San Antonio?

The distance from Miami to San Antonio is 1147.5 miles (1846.8 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WNW of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1381.1 miles, taking about 25h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida 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 Miami 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 Miami to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 4min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 5min $110–$207* Budget
Train ~32h 35min $166–$483* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Miami & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m 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 383 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM