Athens, Georgia to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

778.1 miles 1252.2 km · straight line
854 miles actual route 1374.4 km · driving distance
15h 38min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Dallas, Texas is 778.1 miles (1252.2 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located W of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 854 miles, taking about 15h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia to Dallas, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 38min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 46min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~20h 19min $102–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m 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 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM