Baton Rouge to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367 miles 590.7 km · straight line
426.5 miles actual route 686.4 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Dallas, Texas is 367 miles (590.7 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located WNW of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 426.5 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Dallas, Texas in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Dallas, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM