San Antonio to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is San Antonio from San Diego?
The distance from San Antonio to San Diego is 1126.4 miles (1812.7 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located WNW of San Antonio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1276.4 miles, taking about 21h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — San Antonio in Texas and San Diego in California.
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 San Antonio and San Diego. 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 San Antonio to San Diego
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 375 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
- You could travel this distance about 22.1 times to circle the Earth's equator