Big Bend to Durham, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Big Bend from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Big Bend to Durham, North Carolina is 1487 miles (2393.1 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located ENE of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1784.4 miles, taking about 35h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend in Texas and Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Big Bend and Durham, North Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.