San Antonio to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1385.7 miles 2230.1 km · straight line
1601.6 miles actual route 2577.6 km · driving distance
28h 42min estimated drive time
$154 - $190 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is San Antonio from Washington DC?

The distance from San Antonio to Washington DC is 1385.7 miles (2230.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NE of San Antonio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1601.6 miles, taking about 28h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Both are located in United States — San Antonio in Texas and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 San Antonio and Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 42min $154 - $190 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 26min $128–$240* Budget
Train ~37h 19min $192–$561* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Antonio & Washington DC

Quick Facts

San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 462 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM