Atlanta to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

719.6 miles 1158.1 km · straight line
782.5 miles actual route 1259.3 km · driving distance
14h 8min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Atlanta to Dallas, Texas is 719.6 miles (1158.1 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 782.5 miles, taking about 14h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Dallas, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 8min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 58min $63–$117* Budget
Train ~18h 22min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM