Dallas, Texas to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1235.7 miles 1988.7 km · straight line
1444.7 miles actual route 2325 km · driving distance
25h 1min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Long Beach, California is 1235.7 miles (1988.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located W of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1444.7 miles, taking about 25h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 1min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 1min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~32h 31min $173–$506* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 412 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM