Pittsburgh to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1290.6 miles 2077.1 km · straight line
1494.2 miles actual route 2404.7 km · driving distance
27h 5min estimated drive time
$144 - $177 estimated fuel cost
~3h 6min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Pittsburgh from San Antonio?

The distance from Pittsburgh to San Antonio is 1290.6 miles (2077.1 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1494.2 miles, taking about 27h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 6min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 5min $144 - $177 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 30min $120–$224* Budget
Train ~35h 13min $179–$523* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburgh & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m 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 430 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM