Sacramento to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1456 miles 2343.2 km · straight line
1735.9 miles actual route 2793.6 km · driving distance
29h 59min estimated drive time
$167 - $206 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from San Antonio?

The distance from Sacramento to San Antonio is 1456 miles (2343.2 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located ESE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1735.9 miles, taking about 29h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 59min $167 - $206 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 59min $139–$260* Budget
Train ~38h 59min $208–$608* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 485 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM