Cleveland, Ohio to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1024.8 miles 1649.2 km · straight line
1184.3 miles actual route 1905.9 km · driving distance
21h 27min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Dallas, Texas is 1024.8 miles (1649.2 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located WSW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1184.3 miles, taking about 21h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Dallas, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 27min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 44min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~27h 53min $142–$415* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 342 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM