Aurora, Illinois to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Dallas, Texas is 775.3 miles (1247.8 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located SW of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 898.1 miles, taking about 16h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois 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.