Distance from Dallas to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Dallas (TX) to Los Angeles (CA) is 1240 miles or 1995 kilometers or 1077 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Dallas to Los Angeles is 1439 miles (2317 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 199 miles or 322 km.

Flight distance from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Dallas and Los Angeles is 1240 miles or 1995 km.
The nearest airport to Dallas, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and the nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Dallas to Los Angeles?

Flight time from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA is 2 hours 51 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Dallas to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA
This map shows the distance from Dallas, TX, Usa to Los Angeles, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles, California is 1439 miles or 2317 km.
The total driving distance from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA is 1439 miles or 2317 kilometers. Your trip begins in Dallas, Texas. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles, California is approximately 1439 miles (2317 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 24 to 25 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 24 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Dallas to Los Angeles take?
Dallas and Los Angeles are 24 hours 53 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Dallas and Los Angeles

Time difference between Dallas (TX) and Los Angeles (CA) is 3 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 3 Hours behind Dallas.

Current local time in DallasCurrent local time in Los Angeles
2026-04-03, 06:37:42 EDT2026-04-03, 03:37:42 PDT
How Far is it Between Dallas Texas, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1439 mi 2317 km 1249.63 nmi
Straight line distance 1240 mi 1995 km 1077 nmi
Difference 199 mi 322 km 172 nmi

Dallas Details

Dallas is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 47' 36'' Longitude: W 96° 45' 59.4''
Latitude32.79333
Longitude-96.76651
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Dallas

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Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 48 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 36 hours 12 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 32 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 28 hours 57 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 26 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 24 hours 8 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 22 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 20 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 19 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 18 hours 6 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 17 hours 2 minutes