Dallas, Texas to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

884.5 miles 1423.5 km · straight line
1065.5 miles actual route 1714.8 km · driving distance
18h 9min estimated drive time
$103 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Phoenix?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Phoenix is 884.5 miles (1423.5 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1065.5 miles, taking about 18h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 9min $103 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 47min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~23h 36min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 295 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM