New River Gorge to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1162.1 miles 1870.2 km · straight line
1393.1 miles actual route 2241.9 km · driving distance
24h 58min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from San Antonio?

The distance from New River Gorge to San Antonio is 1162.1 miles (1870.2 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1393.1 miles, taking about 24h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia 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 New River Gorge 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 River Gorge to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 58min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 58min $111–$209* Budget
Train ~32h 27min $167–$488* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & San Antonio

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m 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 387 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM