Dallas, Texas to Erie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1118.2 miles 1799.6 km · straight line
1279.2 miles actual route 2058.7 km · driving distance
23h 9min estimated drive time
$123 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Erie?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Erie is 1118.2 miles (1799.6 km) as the crow flies. Erie is located NE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1279.2 miles, taking about 23h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Erie in Pennsylvania.

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 Erie. 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 Erie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 9min $123 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 47min $102–$192* Budget
Train ~30h 6min $154–$448* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Erie

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 373 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM