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

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Dallas, Texas is 912.5 miles (1468.6 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located WSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1041.7 miles, taking about 18h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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.