Ann Arbor to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

968.8 miles 1559.2 km · straight line
1174.3 miles actual route 1889.8 km · driving distance
20h 51min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Dallas, Texas is 968.8 miles (1559.2 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located SW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1174.3 miles, taking about 20h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Dallas, Texas in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Dallas, Texas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Dallas, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 51min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 1min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~27h 6min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 323 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM