New Orleans to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

506.7 miles 815.5 km · straight line
541.6 miles actual route 871.7 km · driving distance
9h 56min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
268° W bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 56min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 55min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~12h 55min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & San Antonio

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM