Dallas, Texas to Danville, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

718.4 miles 1156.2 km · straight line
869.9 miles actual route 1399.9 km · driving distance
15h 16min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Danville, Illinois?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Danville, Illinois is 718.4 miles (1156.2 km) as the crow flies. Danville, Illinois is located NE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 869.9 miles, taking about 15h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Danville, Illinois in Illinois.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Dallas, Texas and Danville, Illinois. 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 Dallas, Texas to Danville, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 16min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 19min $70–$130* Budget
Train ~19h 51min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Danville, Illinois

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Danville, Illinois
40.12°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM