Dallas, Texas to Johnson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

856.6 miles 1378.5 km · straight line
948.3 miles actual route 1526.1 km · driving distance
16h 53min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Johnson City?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Johnson City is 856.6 miles (1378.5 km) as the crow flies. Johnson City is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 948.3 miles, taking about 16h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Johnson City in Tennessee.

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 Johnson City. 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 Johnson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 53min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 16min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~21h 57min $114–$332* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Johnson City

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 286 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM