Raleigh to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1233.5 miles 1985.1 km · straight line
1391.7 miles actual route 2239.7 km · driving distance
25h 44min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Raleigh from San Antonio?

The distance from Raleigh to San Antonio is 1233.5 miles (1985.1 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Raleigh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1391.7 miles, taking about 25h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Raleigh in North Carolina 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 44min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 53min $111–$209* Budget
Train ~33h 27min $167–$487* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Raleigh & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m 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 411 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM