Dallas, Texas to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

916.6 miles 1475.1 km · straight line
1102.3 miles actual route 1773.9 km · driving distance
20h 16min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Tampa?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Tampa is 916.6 miles (1475.1 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located ESE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1102.3 miles, taking about 20h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Tampa in Florida.

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 Tampa. 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 Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 16min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 19min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~26h 21min $132–$386* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Tampa

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM