Dallas, Texas to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1232 miles 1982.7 km · straight line
1404.2 miles actual route 2259.9 km · driving distance
26h 14min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Outer Banks?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Outer Banks is 1232 miles (1982.7 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1404.2 miles, taking about 26h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Outer Banks in North Carolina.

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 Outer Banks. 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 Outer Banks

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 14min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 29min $112–$211* Budget
Train ~34h 6min $169–$491* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Outer Banks

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Outer Banks
35.56°N, 75.47°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 411 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