Dallas, Texas to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1297.4 miles 2088 km · straight line
1465.2 miles actual route 2358 km · driving distance
26h 43min estimated drive time
$141 - $174 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Philadelphia?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Philadelphia is 1297.4 miles (2088 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1465.2 miles, taking about 26h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 43min $141 - $174 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 4min $117–$220* Budget
Train ~34h 44min $176–$513* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 432 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM