Myrtle Beach to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1189.4 miles 1914.1 km · straight line
1340 miles actual route 2156.5 km · driving distance
24h 43min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Myrtle Beach from San Antonio?

The distance from Myrtle Beach to San Antonio is 1189.4 miles (1914.1 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located W of Myrtle Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1340 miles, taking about 24h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Myrtle Beach in South Carolina 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 43min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 40min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~32h 8min $161–$469* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Myrtle Beach & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Myrtle Beach
33.69°N, 78.89°W
America/New_York
8m 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 396 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM