San Antonio to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1339.4 miles 2155.6 km · straight line
1651 miles actual route 2657 km · driving distance
29h 16min estimated drive time
$159 - $196 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is San Antonio from Yosemite?

The distance from San Antonio to Yosemite is 1339.4 miles (2155.6 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located WNW of San Antonio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1651 miles, taking about 29h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — San Antonio in Texas and Yosemite 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 Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 16min $159 - $196 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 7min $132–$248* Budget
Train ~38h 3min $198–$578* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Antonio & Yosemite

Quick Facts

San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 446 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM