Minneapolis to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1111.9 miles 1789.4 km · straight line
1249.3 miles actual route 2010.5 km · driving distance
22h 3min estimated drive time
$120 - $148 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
197° SSW bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from San Antonio?

The distance from Minneapolis to San Antonio is 1111.9 miles (1789.4 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SSW of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1249.3 miles, taking about 22h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 3min $120 - $148 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 28min $100–$187* Budget
Train ~28h 40min $150–$437* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m 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 371 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM