Cincinnati to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

813.3 miles 1308.9 km · straight line
933.9 miles actual route 1503 km · driving distance
16h 40min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Cincinnati to Dallas, Texas is 813.3 miles (1308.9 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located WSW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 933.9 miles, taking about 16h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Dallas, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 40min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 0min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~21h 40min $112–$327* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 271 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM