San Antonio to Yuma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

980.4 miles 1577.8 km · straight line
1107 miles actual route 1781.6 km · driving distance
18h 27min estimated drive time
$107 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is San Antonio from Yuma?

The distance from San Antonio to Yuma is 980.4 miles (1577.8 km) as the crow flies. Yuma is located WNW of San Antonio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1107 miles, taking about 18h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — San Antonio in Texas and Yuma in Arizona.

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 Yuma. 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 Yuma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 27min $107 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 8min $89–$166* Budget
Train ~23h 59min $133–$387* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Antonio & Yuma

Quick Facts

San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
Yuma
32.73°N, 114.62°W
America/Phoenix
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM