Dallas, Texas to Mount Vernon, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

585.6 miles 942.5 km · straight line
693.6 miles actual route 1116.2 km · driving distance
12h 5min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Mount Vernon, Illinois?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Mount Vernon, Illinois is 585.6 miles (942.5 km) as the crow flies. Mount Vernon, Illinois is located NE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 693.6 miles, taking about 12h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Mount Vernon, Illinois in Illinois.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas and Mount Vernon, Illinois. 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 Mount Vernon, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 5min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 30min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~15h 43min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Mount Vernon, Illinois

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Mount Vernon, Illinois
38.32°N, 88.90°W
America/Chicago
156m elevation
Explore more routes from Mount Vernon, Illinois

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM