Distance from San Antonio to Detroit by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Antonio (TX) to Detroit (MI) is 1238 miles or 1992 kilometers or 1075 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Antonio to Detroit is 1442 miles (2321 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 204 miles or 329 km.

Flight distance from San Antonio, TX to Detroit, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Antonio and Detroit is 1238 miles or 1992 km.
The nearest airport to San Antonio, is San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and the nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

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

Flight time from San Antonio, TX to Detroit, MI is 2 hours 50 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Antonio to Detroit Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Detroit, MI

The driving distance from San Antonio, Texas to Detroit, Michigan is 1442 miles or 2321 km.
The total driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Detroit, MI is 1442 miles or 2321 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Antonio, Texas. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from San Antonio, Texas to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 1442 miles (2321 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 26 to 27 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Antonio, TX to Detroit, MI

How long is the drive from San Antonio, TX to Detroit, MI?
The total driving time is 26 hours, 12 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Antonio to Detroit take?
San Antonio and Detroit are 26 hours 12 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 San Antonio and Detroit

Time difference between San Antonio (TX) and Detroit (MI) is 2 Hours.
Detroit time is 2 Hours ahead of San Antonio.

Current local time in San AntonioCurrent local time in Detroit
2025-12-19, 01:51:24 MST2025-12-19, 03:51:24 EST
How Far is it Between San Antonio Texas, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1442 mi 2321 km 1252.23 nmi
Straight line distance 1238 mi 1992 km 1075 nmi
Difference 204 mi 329 km 177 nmi

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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Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Antonio, TX and Detroit, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 48 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 36 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 32 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 29 hours 0 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 26 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 24 hours 10 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 22 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 20 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 19 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 18 hours 7 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 17 hours 3 minutes