Raleigh to Tyler: Road Trip Guide & Distance

981.3 miles 1579.3 km · straight line
1096.2 miles actual route 1764.2 km · driving distance
20h 25min estimated drive time
$105 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Raleigh from Tyler?

The distance from Raleigh to Tyler is 981.3 miles (1579.3 km) as the crow flies. Tyler is located W of Raleigh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1096.2 miles, taking about 20h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Raleigh 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 Raleigh and Tyler. 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 Raleigh to Tyler

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 25min $105 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 30min $88–$164* Budget
Train ~26h 33min $132–$384* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Raleigh & Tyler

Quick Facts

Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m 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 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM