Distance from Chicago to San Antonio by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to San Antonio (TX) is 1048 miles or 1686 kilometers or 910 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to San Antonio is 1227 miles (1976 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 179 miles or 290 km.

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to San Antonio, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and San Antonio is 1048 miles or 1686 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to San Antonio, is San Antonio International Airport (SAT).

What is the average flight time from Chicago to San Antonio?

Flight time from Chicago, IL to San Antonio, TX is 2 hours 24 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Chicago to San Antonio Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Chicago, IL and San Antonio, TX
This map shows the distance from Chicago, IL, Usa to San Antonio, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Chicago, Illinois to San Antonio, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to San Antonio, TX

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to San Antonio, Texas is 1227 miles or 1976 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to San Antonio, TX is 1227 miles or 1976 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in San Antonio, Texas.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to San Antonio, Texas is approximately 1227 miles (1976 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to San Antonio, TX

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to San Antonio, TX?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 2 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to San Antonio take?
Chicago and San Antonio are 22 hours 2 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Chicago and San Antonio

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and San Antonio (TX) is 1 Hours.
San Antonio time is 1 Hours behind Chicago.

Current local time in ChicagoCurrent local time in San Antonio
2024-12-25, 01:36:43 CST2024-12-25, 00:36:43 MST
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and San Antonio Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Chicago, IL and San Antonio, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1227 mi 1976 km 1065.53 nmi
Straight line distance 1048 mi 1686 km 910 nmi
Difference 179 mi 290 km 155 nmi

Chicago Details

Chicago is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 50' 15.2'' Longitude: W 87° 40' 54.6''
Latitude41.83755
Longitude-87.68184
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Chicago

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San Antonio Details

San Antonio is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 27' 57.4'' Longitude: W 98° 31' 28.9''
Latitude29.46594
Longitude-98.5247
StateTexas
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Chicago, IL and San Antonio, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 41 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 30 hours 52 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 27 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 24 hours 42 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 22 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 20 hours 35 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 19 hours 0 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 17 hours 38 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 16 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 15 hours 26 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 14 hours 31 minutes