Dallas, Texas to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1069 miles 1720.4 km · straight line
1218.1 miles actual route 1960.3 km · driving distance
21h 20min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Las Vegas?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Las Vegas is 1069 miles (1720.4 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WNW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1218.1 miles, taking about 21h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 20min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 36min $97–$183* Budget
Train ~27h 44min $146–$426* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 356 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM