Dallas, Texas to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1139.7 miles 1834.2 km · straight line
1277.7 miles actual route 2056.3 km · driving distance
22h 53min estimated drive time
$123 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Richmond, Virginia is 1139.7 miles (1834.2 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1277.7 miles, taking about 22h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 53min $123 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 28min $102–$192* Budget
Train ~29h 45min $153–$447* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 380 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM