Dallas, Texas to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

662.6 miles 1066.3 km · straight line
795 miles actual route 1279.5 km · driving distance
14h 20min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
319° NW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Denver?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Denver is 662.6 miles (1066.3 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located NW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 795 miles, taking about 14h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Denver in Colorado.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas and Denver. 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 Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 20min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 12min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~18h 38min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Denver

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM