Durham, North Carolina to Tyler: Road Trip Guide & Distance

969.5 miles 1560.2 km · straight line
1163.3 miles estimated 1872.2 km · driving distance
23h 24min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Tyler?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Tyler is 969.5 miles (1560.2 km) as the crow flies. Tyler is located W of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1163.3 miles, taking about 23h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina and Tyler in Texas.

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 Durham, North Carolina and Tyler. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Durham, North Carolina to Tyler

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 24min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 5min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~30h 25min $140–$407* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Tyler

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
Tyler
32.35°N, 95.30°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 323 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients