Dallas, Texas to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1182 miles 1902.2 km · straight line
1329.5 miles actual route 2139.6 km · driving distance
23h 52min estimated drive time
$128 - $157 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Washington DC?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Washington DC is 1182 miles (1902.2 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1329.5 miles, taking about 23h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 52min $128 - $157 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 38min $106–$199* Budget
Train ~31h 2min $160–$465* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 394 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM