Dallas, Texas to Fresno, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1330 miles 2140.4 km · straight line
1558.8 miles actual route 2508.6 km · driving distance
27h 16min estimated drive time
$150 - $185 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Fresno, California?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Fresno, California is 1330 miles (2140.4 km) as the crow flies. Fresno, California is located WNW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1558.8 miles, taking about 27h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California. 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 Fresno, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 16min $150 - $185 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 43min $125–$234* Budget
Train ~35h 27min $187–$546* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Fresno, California

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 443 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM