Nashville to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

823.3 miles 1325 km · straight line
936.4 miles actual route 1507 km · driving distance
16h 31min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Nashville from San Antonio?

The distance from Nashville to San Antonio is 823.3 miles (1325 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 936.4 miles, taking about 16h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 31min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 49min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~21h 28min $112–$328* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 274 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM