Columbia, Missouri to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

494.3 miles 795.5 km · straight line
580.7 miles actual route 934.5 km · driving distance
10h 59min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Dallas, Texas is 494.3 miles (795.5 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located SSW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 580.7 miles, taking about 10h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Dallas, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 59min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 11min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~10h 26min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM