Dallas, Texas to Opelousas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.6 miles 511.2 km · straight line
370 miles actual route 595.4 km · driving distance
6h 26min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Opelousas?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Opelousas is 317.6 miles (511.2 km) as the crow flies. Opelousas is located ESE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370 miles, taking about 6h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Opelousas in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Opelousas. 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 Opelousas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 26min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 43min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 7min $44–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Opelousas

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Opelousas
30.53°N, 92.08°W
America/Chicago
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM