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

912.4 miles 1468.3 km · straight line
994.4 miles actual route 1600.4 km · driving distance
18h 2min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
269° W bearing direction

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

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Dallas, Texas is 912.4 miles (1468.3 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located W of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 994.4 miles, taking about 18h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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.

How to Get from Columbia, South Carolina to Dallas, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 2min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 38min $80–$149* Budget
Train ~23h 27min $119–$348* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m 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 304 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM