Dallas, Texas to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1055.6 miles 1698.9 km · straight line
1208.4 miles actual route 1944.8 km · driving distance
21h 51min estimated drive time
$116 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Raleigh?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Raleigh is 1055.6 miles (1698.9 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1208.4 miles, taking about 21h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Raleigh 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 51min $116 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 13min $97–$181* Budget
Train ~28h 24min $145–$423* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 352 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM