Dallas, Texas to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

717.9 miles 1155.4 km · straight line
868.4 miles actual route 1397.6 km · driving distance
16h 17min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
319° NW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Rocky Mountain is 717.9 miles (1155.4 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located NW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 868.4 miles, taking about 16h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

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 Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 17min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 32min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~21h 10min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM