Dallas, Texas to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1421.9 miles 2288.4 km · straight line
1678.7 miles actual route 2701.6 km · driving distance
31h 6min estimated drive time
$162 - $199 estimated fuel cost
~3h 22min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 1421.9 miles (2288.4 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1678.7 miles, taking about 31h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 22min. Dallas, Texas is in Texas, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 6min $162 - $199 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 19min $134–$252* Budget
Train ~40h 26min $201–$588* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 474 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM