Dallas to San Antonio: Exactly 406 km (252 mi)

Dallas, United States → San Antonio, United States

406
Kilometers
252
Miles
~1h
Flight time (est.)
~528 km
Rough road-length estimate

219 nautical miles · Direction: south

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Dallas to San Antonio is 406 km (252 miles). San Antonio lies roughly south-southwest of Dallas; the initial great-circle bearing is 204° (SSW). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Dallas (South, United States) sits at 32.7767°N, 96.7970°W; San Antonio (South, United States) is at 29.4241°N, 98.4936°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 204° (SSW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Dallas to San Antonio

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~528 km · ~6h 36min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Dallas to San Antonio: about 528 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Dallas and San Antonio lies at approximately 31.1032°N, 97.6603°W — the position that is an equal 203 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Dallas and San Antonio both use the America/Chicago time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Dallas from San Antonio?

The straight-line distance from Dallas to San Antonio is approximately 406 km (252 miles, 219 nautical miles).

What direction is San Antonio from Dallas?

San Antonio lies roughly south-southwest of Dallas; the initial great-circle bearing is 204° (SSW).

How long does it take to fly from Dallas to San Antonio?

Estimated flight time is about 1h (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Dallas to San Antonio?

Rough road-length estimate for Dallas to San Antonio: about 528 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Dallas and San Antonio?

Dallas and San Antonio both use the America/Chicago time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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