Reno to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1395.5 miles 2245.8 km · straight line
1704.2 miles actual route 2742.6 km · driving distance
30h 45min estimated drive time
$164 - $202 estimated fuel cost
~3h 18min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Reno from San Antonio?

The distance from Reno to San Antonio is 1395.5 miles (2245.8 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located ESE of Reno. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1704.2 miles, taking about 30h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 18min. Both are located in United States — Reno in Nevada 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Reno 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 Reno to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 45min $164 - $202 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 54min $136–$256* Budget
Train ~39h 59min $205–$596* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reno & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m 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 465 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM