New Orleans to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is New Orleans from San Antonio?
The distance from New Orleans to San Antonio is 506.7 miles (815.5 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located W of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 541.6 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana and San Antonio in Texas.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans 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 New Orleans to San Antonio
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator