Dallas, Texas to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1459.4 miles 2348.7 km · straight line
1701.1 miles actual route 2737.6 km · driving distance
32h 3min estimated drive time
$164 - $201 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Lake Placid?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Lake Placid is 1459.4 miles (2348.7 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located NE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1701.1 miles, taking about 32h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Lake Placid in New York.

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 Lake Placid. 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 Lake Placid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 3min $164 - $201 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 28min $136–$255* Budget
Train ~41h 40min $204–$595* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Lake Placid

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Lake Placid
44.28°N, 73.98°W
America/New_York
570m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 486 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM