Roanoke to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1197.2 miles 1926.7 km · straight line
1374.9 miles actual route 2212.7 km · driving distance
24h 32min estimated drive time
$132 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Roanoke from San Antonio?

The distance from Roanoke to San Antonio is 1197.2 miles (1926.7 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Roanoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1374.9 miles, taking about 24h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Roanoke in Virginia 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 32min $132 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 26min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~31h 54min $165–$481* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Roanoke & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m 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 399 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM