Dallas, Texas to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

955.8 miles 1538.2 km · straight line
1120.6 miles actual route 1803.4 km · driving distance
20h 7min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from New River Gorge?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to New River Gorge is 955.8 miles (1538.2 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1120.6 miles, taking about 20h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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 New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 7min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 8min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~26h 9min $134–$392* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 319 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM