Dallas, Texas to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1069.1 miles 1720.6 km · straight line
1221.7 miles actual route 1966.2 km · driving distance
22h 14min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Pittsburgh is 1069.1 miles (1720.6 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1221.7 miles, taking about 22h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 14min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 41min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~28h 54min $147–$428* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 356 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM