Dallas, Texas to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1089.2 miles 1752.9 km · straight line
1198.2 miles actual route 1928.3 km · driving distance
21h 54min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Wilmington, North Carolina is 1089.2 miles (1752.9 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located E of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1198.2 miles, taking about 21h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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 Wilmington, North Carolina. 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 Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 54min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 17min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~28h 28min $144–$419* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Wilmington, North Carolina
34.23°N, 77.94°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 363 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM