Driving from Scottsdale to San Antonio
San Antonio lies 1,349 km (838 mi) east of Scottsdale, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 17 min without stops, over roughly 1,646 km (1,023 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Scottsdale | San Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 236,839 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 85250–85271 | 78201–78299 |
Clocks in San Antonio are 2 h ahead of Scottsdale right now, so a 18 h 17 min journey lands 20 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Scottsdale to San Antonio
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Staying in San Antonio
Our booking partner lists 1,271+ places to stay in San Antonio (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 812 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (447), and 2 are five-star. Across 355 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 244,086 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Antonio from Scottsdale?
1,349 km (838 mi) in a straight line, east of Scottsdale; by road roughly 1,646 km (1,023 mi).
How long does it take to get from Scottsdale to San Antonio by car?
About 18 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Scottsdale and San Antonio?
San Antonio is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Phoenix).
Where can I stay in San Antonio?
Our booking partner lists 1,271+ places to stay in San Antonio, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.