Dallas, Texas to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

998.9 miles 1607.5 km · straight line
1242.1 miles actual route 1999 km · driving distance
23h 14min estimated drive time
$120 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Salt Lake City is 998.9 miles (1607.5 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located NW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1242.1 miles, taking about 23h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 14min $120 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 53min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~30h 12min $149–$435* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM