Rio Rico to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

756.5 miles 1217.4 km · straight line
905.5 miles actual route 1457.3 km · driving distance
15h 18min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Rio Rico from San Antonio?

The distance from Rio Rico to San Antonio is 756.5 miles (1217.4 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located E of Rio Rico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 905.5 miles, taking about 15h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Rio Rico in Arizona 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 Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 18min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 22min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~19h 53min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rio Rico & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Rio Rico
31.47°N, 110.98°W
America/Phoenix
1061m 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 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM