Charleston, South Carolina to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Dallas, Texas is 978.7 miles (1575.1 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located W of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1082.9 miles, taking about 19h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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.