Dallas, Texas to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1266.5 miles 2038.2 km · straight line
1439.6 miles actual route 2316.8 km · driving distance
26h 1min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Reading, Pennsylvania is 1266.5 miles (2038.2 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1439.6 miles, taking about 26h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Reading, Pennsylvania 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 Reading, Pennsylvania. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 1min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 13min $115–$216* Budget
Train ~33h 49min $173–$504* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 422 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM