Dallas, Texas to Durham, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1042.8 miles 1678.3 km · straight line
1185.7 miles actual route 1908.2 km · driving distance
21h 20min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Durham, North Carolina is 1042.8 miles (1678.3 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1185.7 miles, taking about 21h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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 Durham, North Carolina. 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 Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 20min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 36min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~27h 44min $142–$415* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 348 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM