Dallas, Texas to Death Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1171.1 miles 1884.7 km · straight line
1336.3 miles actual route 2150.6 km · driving distance
23h 50min estimated drive time
$129 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Death Valley?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Death Valley is 1171.1 miles (1884.7 km) as the crow flies. Death Valley is located WNW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1336.3 miles, taking about 23h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Death Valley in California.

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 Dallas, Texas and Death Valley. 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 Death Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 50min $129 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 36min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~30h 59min $160–$468* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Death Valley

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 390 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM