Philadelphia to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1505.2 miles 2422.4 km · straight line
1737.7 miles actual route 2796.5 km · driving distance
31h 34min estimated drive time
$167 - $206 estimated fuel cost
~3h 32min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from San Antonio?

The distance from Philadelphia to San Antonio is 1505.2 miles (2422.4 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1737.7 miles, taking about 31h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 34min $167 - $206 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 53min $139–$261* Budget
Train ~41h 2min $209–$608* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 502 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM