Road Distance: Virginia to San Antonio, TX ≈ 1,735 Miles

The driving distance from Virginia (approximating Richmond) to San Antonio, Texas is approximately 1,735 miles (2,792 km) via the most direct interstate routing.

Typical Route

1. I-64 W / I-81 S (VA) → I-40 W (TN, AR, OK) → I-35 S (TX) → San Antonio.
2. Alternative: I-85 S → I-20 W → I-35 S (slightly longer, avoids Appalachians).

Drive Time

• Pure driving: ~25–26 hours.
• Realistic (2–3 days): 8–9 hrs/day with overnight stops (e.g., Memphis, Little Rock, Dallas).

Exact mileage depends on Virginia origin (NOVA adds ~100 mi vs. Richmond; Norfolk adds ~150 mi). Use a route planner with your specific start/end points.